Bergholz, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Jefferson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
501 Population 895/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $23,265 per capita
$63,100 Home Value $93,797 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,100 home value, $764/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bergholz, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$23,265 per capita
Home Value
$63,100
78% below
Zillow: $93,797
Median Rent
$764/mo
34% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Bergholz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
22%
Rent
66%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bergholz a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bergholz residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,265. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% 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 Bergholz is $63,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,797. Median rent is $764/month, with 30.7% 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.

Education

10.1% of adults in Bergholz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bergholz has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population501
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$23,265
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$4,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,100
Rent$764
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$93,797
Housing Units270
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation910 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bergholz was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.