At a Glance
Median Income
$82,500
$35,093 per capita
Home Value
$174,500
Zillow: $276,137
Violent Crime
47/100K
606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Zoar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zoar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zoar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zoar residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,093. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zoar is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,137. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Zoar reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 606/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Zoar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zoar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population206
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$35,093
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,500
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$276,137
Housing Units84
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property606/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Zoar was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.