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Zanesville is a small city of 24,772 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,927
and a 8.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Zanesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Zanesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Zanesville 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: 88.3
Zanesville's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Zanesville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Zanesville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$777
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
42.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,927
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Zanesville's violent crime rate is 333.2 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
333.2 /100k
Property Crime
2840.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Zanesville is served primarily by Zanesville City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Zanesville, OH
National Avg
School District
Zanesville City
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Zanesville sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Zanesville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Zanesville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,600 and median rent is $777/month.
Zanesville's violent crime rate is 333.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2840.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Zanesville are operated by Zanesville City.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Zanesville, OH has a population of 24,772, a median household income of $40,927, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%.
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.
Zanesville averages 38.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Zanesville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43701.
The population of Zanesville, Ohio is 24,772 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Zanesville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $99,600, median household income $40,927, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zanesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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