Ohio
East Palestine is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,699. Residents earn $49,006 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Palestine receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. East Palestine has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in East Palestine is $49,006, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in East Palestine is $114,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
East Palestine is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,804 per 100,000, near the national average.
9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
East Palestine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,006 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,920 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,859 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,244 |
| County GDP | $4,813M |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Healthcare | 241 |
| Retail | 321 |
| Manufacturing | 166 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,728 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $114,100 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,888 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $71 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,728 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,611/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 241 |
| Total Violent | 130.4/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 65.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 65.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,804.0/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 456.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,347.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,041 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8391°N, 80.5466°W |
| County FIPS | 39029 |
Winner: Republican by 49 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.4% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 241 |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Retail Stores | 321 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |