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Jerusalem, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Monroe County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
137 Population 571/sq mi density
$29,792 Median Income $22,924 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $165,930 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 403 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jerusalem, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,792
60% below
$22,924 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
61% below
Zillow: $165,930
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
65% below
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Jerusalem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
39%
Rent
60%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jerusalem a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jerusalem residents earn a median household income of $29,792 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,924. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 373 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jerusalem is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,930. Median rent is $692/month, with 27.0% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Jerusalem reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 403/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Jerusalem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jerusalem has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population137
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$29,792
Per Capita$22,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$1,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$692
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$165,930
Housing Units59
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property403/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,678/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,261 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute36 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jerusalem was built in 1943.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.