At a Glance
Median Income
$166,481
$78,860 per capita
Home Value
$414,700
Zillow: $168,378
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.1%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
8.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Russell a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.9% (19% 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,972
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,481
Per Capita$78,860
Unemployment2.9%
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%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.