Tontogany is a small town of 398 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,250
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tontogany stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tontogany is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tontogany 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
Tontogany's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tontogany costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tontogany, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,015
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tontogany's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
50.5 /100k
Property Crime
623.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tontogany is served primarily by Otsego Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tontogany, OH
National Avg
School District
Otsego Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tontogany sees average highs of 32.6°F in January
and 84.2°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.3 inches of snow per year.
Tontogany's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tontogany roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $1,015/month.
Tontogany's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tontogany are operated by Otsego Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tontogany, OH has a population of 398, a median household income of $59,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Tontogany averages 32.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 21.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tontogany, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43565.
The population of Tontogany, Ohio is 398 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tontogany: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $59,250, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tontogany side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
