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South Russell, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Geauga County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,972 Population 1,043/sq mi density
$166,481 Median Income $78,860 per capita
$414,700 Home Value $168,378 Zillow
$2,176 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,481 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $2,176/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Russell, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$166,481
122% above
$78,860 per capita
Home Value
$414,700
47% above
Zillow: $168,378
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
87% above
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
106/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.1%
108% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How South Russell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
222%
Home Value
147%
Rent
187%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
208%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Russell a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Russell residents earn a median household income of $166,481 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,860. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,221 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Russell is $414,700 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,378. Median rent is $2,176/month, with 20.0% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

South Russell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 106/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

70.1% of adults in South Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (108% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Russell has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,972
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$166,481
Per Capita$78,860
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,700
Rent$2,176
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$168,378
Housing Units1,462
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property106/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,214 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.1%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+26.1%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in South Russell was built in 1979.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.