What are the schools like in Wauseon, OH?

Wauseon is served primarily by Wauseon Exempted Village. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Wauseon?

The median household income in Wauseon, OH is $71,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Wauseon, OH?

Wauseon has an average high temperature of 31.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

Wauseon, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wauseon, OH affordable or expensive?

Wauseon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wauseon is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,100 and the median rent is $814 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wauseon, OH?

Wauseon has a violent crime rate of 213.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1334.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wauseon, OH a Good Place to Live?

Wauseon is a small town of 7,301 in Ohio, with a median household income of $71,000 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Wauseon 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 Wauseon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wauseon 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

Wauseon's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wauseon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wauseon, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wauseon's violent crime rate is 213.6 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

213.6 /100k

Property Crime

1334.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wauseon is served primarily by Wauseon Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wauseon, OH	National Avg
School District	Wauseon Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wauseon sees average highs of 31.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 35.0 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wauseon, OH
Average High — January	31.8°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	35.0"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wauseon, OH	National Avg
Population	7,301	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pettisville, OH 5 mi Tedrow, OH 5 mi Delta, OH 7 mi Archbold, OH 9 mi Ridgeville Corners, OH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Wauseon

Wauseon, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43567

Wauseon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wauseon, OH affordable or expensive?

Wauseon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wauseon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,100 and median rent is $814/month.

What is the crime rate in Wauseon, OH?

Wauseon's violent crime rate is 213.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1334.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wauseon?

Public schools in Wauseon are operated by Wauseon Exempted Village. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wauseon, OH a good place to live?

Wauseon, OH has a population of 7,301, a median household income of $71,000, 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.

What is the weather like in Wauseon?

Wauseon averages 31.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.0 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wauseon?

Wauseon, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43567.

What is the population of Wauseon?

The population of Wauseon, Ohio is 7,301 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wauseon?

Key numbers for living in Wauseon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $145,100, median household income $71,000, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wauseon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.