Best Places to Live in Ohio

Ohio is known as ‘The Heart of it All’ due to its well-rounded offering of attractions ranging from bustling metropolitan life—to quiet rural outposts—all within easy reach of each other. Outdoor enthusiasts flock here to enjoy national parks such as Cuyahoga Valley along Lake Erie’s shoreline or wildlife preserves like Half Moon Lake State Wildlife Area which features remarkable birdwatching opportunities amidst tranquil wetlands setting

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ohio is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ohio jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ohio's cost of living is 17.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ohio's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the state of Ohio, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Ohio remained moderately Republican, 53.2% to 45.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ohio's population is 11,769,923 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ohio is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.5%.

SCHOOLS

Ohio public schools spend $12,417 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.3 students per teacher in Ohio. More Education

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Housing Market in Ohio

It's a good time to buy in Ohio. Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ohio is .

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