Tallmadge is a small city of 18,411 in Ohio, with a median household income of $85,394
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tallmadge 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: 92.8
Tallmadge's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tallmadge costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tallmadge, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$211,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$926
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,394
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tallmadge's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.4 /100k
Property Crime
951.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tallmadge is served primarily by Tallmadge City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tallmadge, OH
National Avg
School District
Tallmadge City
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tallmadge sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.0 inches of snow per year.
Tallmadge's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tallmadge roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $211,200 and median rent is $926/month.
Tallmadge's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tallmadge are operated by Tallmadge City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tallmadge, OH has a population of 18,411, a median household income of $85,394, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Tallmadge averages 33.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 45.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tallmadge, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44278.
The population of Tallmadge, Ohio is 18,411 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tallmadge: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $211,200, median household income $85,394, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tallmadge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
