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Amsterdam, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Jefferson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
368 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$46,719 Median Income $25,041 per capita
$58,400 Home Value $123,007 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 2,654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,719 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,400 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Amsterdam, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,719
38% below
$25,041 per capita
Home Value
$58,400
79% below
Zillow: $123,007
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
18.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
2,654/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Amsterdam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Amsterdam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
21%
Rent
56%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amsterdam a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amsterdam residents earn a median household income of $46,719 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,041. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,413 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amsterdam is $58,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,007. Median rent is $650/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Amsterdam reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,654/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Amsterdam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amsterdam has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population368
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,719
Per Capita$25,041
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$4,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,400
Rent$650
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$123,007
Housing Units205
Rent Burden18.4%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property2,654/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation978 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Amsterdam was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.