Upper Arlington is a small city of 36,500 in Ohio, with a median household income of $144,705
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Upper Arlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Upper Arlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Upper Arlington 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: 94.5
Upper Arlington's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Upper Arlington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Upper Arlington, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$526,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,423
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$144,705
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Upper Arlington's violent crime rate is 28.2 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
28.2 /100k
Property Crime
799.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Upper Arlington is served primarily by Upper Arlington City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Upper Arlington, OH
National Avg
School District
Upper Arlington City
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
78.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Upper Arlington sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Upper Arlington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Upper Arlington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $526,800 and median rent is $1,423/month.
Upper Arlington's violent crime rate is 28.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 799.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Upper Arlington are operated by Upper Arlington City.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 78.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Upper Arlington, OH has a population of 36,500, a median household income of $144,705, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Upper Arlington averages 36.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Upper Arlington, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 43221, 43220.
The population of Upper Arlington, Ohio is 36,500 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Upper Arlington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $526,800, median household income $144,705, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upper Arlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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