Toronto is a small town of 5,387 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,287
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Toronto 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 Toronto is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Toronto 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: 88.8
Toronto's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Toronto costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Toronto, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$685
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,287
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Toronto's violent crime rate is 291.0 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
291.0 /100k
Property Crime
116.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Toronto is served primarily by Toronto City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Toronto, OH
National Avg
School District
Toronto City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Toronto sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.1 inches of snow per year.
Toronto's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Toronto roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,500 and median rent is $685/month.
Toronto's violent crime rate is 291.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 116.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Toronto are operated by Toronto City.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Toronto, OH has a population of 5,387, a median household income of $48,287, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Toronto averages 36.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 44.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Toronto, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43964.
The population of Toronto, Ohio is 5,387 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Toronto: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $98,500, median household income $48,287, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Toronto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
