At a Glance
Median Income
$68,381
$41,536 per capita
Home Value
$173,500
Zillow: $187,428
Median Rent
$880/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
1,529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rossford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rossford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rossford 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
Rossford residents earn a median household income of $68,381 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rossford is $173,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,428. Median rent is $880/month, with 29.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Rossford reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,529/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Rossford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rossford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,315
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,221/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,381
Per Capita$41,536
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,500
Rent$880
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$187,428
Housing Units2,782
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property1,529/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary245/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation628 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Rossford was founded in 1898.
The median home in Rossford was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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