What are the schools like in Swanton, OH?

Swanton is served primarily by Swanton Local. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Swanton?

The median household income in Swanton, OH is $67,367 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Swanton, OH?

Swanton has an average high temperature of 34.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.4 inches.

Swanton, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Swanton, OH affordable or expensive?

Swanton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Swanton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,900 and the median rent is $858 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Swanton, OH?

Swanton has a violent crime rate of 77.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 752.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Swanton, OH a Good Place to Live?

Swanton is a small town of 4,133 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,367 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Swanton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Swanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Swanton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.4

Swanton's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Swanton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Swanton, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,367	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Swanton's violent crime rate is 77.9 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.9 /100k

Property Crime

752.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Swanton is served primarily by Swanton Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Swanton, OH	National Avg
School District	Swanton Local	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Swanton sees average highs of 34.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 35.0 inches of annual precipitation and 37.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Swanton, OH
Average High — January	34.7°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	35.0"
Annual Snowfall	37.4"

Demographics

Metric	Swanton, OH	National Avg
Population	4,133	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ai, OH 4 mi Whitehouse, OH 6 mi Delta, OH 6 mi Neapolis, OH 7 mi Metamora, OH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Swanton

Swanton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43558

Swanton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swanton, OH affordable or expensive?

Swanton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Swanton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,900 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Swanton, OH?

Swanton's violent crime rate is 77.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 752.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Swanton?

Public schools in Swanton are operated by Swanton Local. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Swanton, OH a good place to live?

Swanton, OH has a population of 4,133, a median household income of $67,367, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Swanton?

Swanton averages 34.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.0 inches with about 37.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Swanton?

Swanton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43558.

What is the population of Swanton?

The population of Swanton, Ohio is 4,133 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Swanton?

Key numbers for living in Swanton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $155,900, median household income $67,367, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Swanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.