Trotwood is a small city of 23,125 in Ohio, with a median household income of $46,442
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trotwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Trotwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trotwood 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: 92.3
Trotwood's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trotwood costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trotwood, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$898
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,442
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Trotwood's violent crime rate is 698.8 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
698.8 /100k
Property Crime
2817.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trotwood is served primarily by Trotwood-Madison City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trotwood, OH
National Avg
School District
Trotwood-Madison City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trotwood sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.3 inches of snow per year.
Trotwood's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trotwood roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,300 and median rent is $898/month.
Trotwood's violent crime rate is 698.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2817.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trotwood are operated by Trotwood-Madison City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trotwood, OH has a population of 23,125, a median household income of $46,442, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
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.
Trotwood averages 36.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 12.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trotwood, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 45426, 45416.
The population of Trotwood, Ohio is 23,125 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trotwood: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $91,300, median household income $46,442, crime index 164 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trotwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
