Upper Sandusky is a small town of 6,537 in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,444
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Upper Sandusky 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: 89.6
Upper Sandusky's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Upper Sandusky costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Upper Sandusky, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Upper Sandusky's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.8 /100k
Property Crime
2111.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Upper Sandusky is served primarily by Upper Sandusky Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Upper Sandusky, OH
National Avg
School District
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Upper Sandusky sees average highs of 33.3°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Upper Sandusky's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Upper Sandusky roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,900 and median rent is $723/month.
Upper Sandusky's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2111.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Upper Sandusky are operated by Upper Sandusky Exempted Village.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Upper Sandusky, OH has a population of 6,537, a median household income of $61,444, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Upper Sandusky averages 33.3°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Upper Sandusky, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43351.
The population of Upper Sandusky, Ohio is 6,537 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Upper Sandusky: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $144,900, median household income $61,444, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upper Sandusky side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
