East Palestine, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Columbiana County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,699 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$49,006 Median Income $28,920 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $143,516 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,231 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,006 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Palestine, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,006
35% below
$28,920 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
60% below
Zillow: $143,516
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
1,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How East Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
40%
Rent
71%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Palestine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Palestine residents earn a median household income of $49,006 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,920. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,244 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Palestine is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,516. Median rent is $824/month, with 22.1% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

East Palestine reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,231/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in East Palestine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Palestine has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,699
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,006
Per Capita$28,920
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$4,813M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$824
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$143,516
Housing Units2,288
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,231/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,041 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

East Palestine was founded in 1828.
The median home in East Palestine was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.