Living in Caldwell, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
Caldwell has 1,667 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $51,208 (28% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $115,300, the median rent is $724/month.
Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 1,667
- Median age
- 58.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $51,208State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $115,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $724/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caldwell the median home value is $115,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $724 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,051 a month in housing costs.
Caldwell median household income
The median household income in Caldwell is $51,208 and the income per person is $42,489. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 893
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.10
Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 1,667
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 43.3%
- Households
- 785
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caldwell ›
Education in Caldwell
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 1,667 | $51,208 | $115,300 | $724 |
| Belle Valley | 186 | $48,750 | $74,600 | $725 |
| Sarahsville | 159 | $48,125 | $114,200 | — |
| Dexter City | 120 | $57,917 | $88,300 | $694 |
| Macksburg | 125 | $51,875 | $75,000 | $642 |
| Summerfield | 149 | $45,625 | $85,700 | $875 |
| Cumberland | 319 | $56,607 | $82,800 | $744 |
| Pleasant City | 551 | $67,813 | $92,100 | $847 |
| Buffalo | 936 | $84,441 | $130,700 | $1,283 |
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What is the median household income in Caldwell, OH?
The median household income in Caldwell is $51,208, 28% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell is $115,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Caldwell?
The median gross rent in Caldwell is $724 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Caldwell, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Caldwell?
The median age in Caldwell is 58.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Caldwell?
The average commute to work in Caldwell is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caldwell?
27.1% of adults in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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