Living in East Palestine, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Palestine · Census data 2020–2024
East Palestine has 4,696 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $49,777 (30% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $113,700, the median rent is $851/month.
East Palestine at a glance
- Population
- 4,696
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $49,777State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $113,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $851/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East Palestine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Palestine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Palestine the median home value is $113,700, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $851 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $998 a month in housing costs.
East Palestine median household income
The median household income in East Palestine is $49,777 and the income per person is $32,383. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in East Palestine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,390
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.27
East Palestine demographics
- Population
- 4,696
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 2,032
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Palestine ›
Education in East Palestine
13.7% of adults 25 and older in East Palestine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Palestine
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
East Palestine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Palestine | 4,696 | $49,777 | $113,700 | $851 |
| New Waterford | 950 | $46,875 | $154,200 | $589 |
| Enon Valley | 458 | $76,250 | $115,800 | $725 |
| Little Beaver | 1,048 | $60,938 | $153,000 | $671 |
| Petersburg | 302 | $83,300 | — | — |
| Rogers | 164 | $35,000 | $100,000 | $665 |
| Lake Tomahawk | 864 | $162,847 | $267,600 | — |
| New Springfield | 830 | $36,458 | $114,100 | $784 |
| Darlington | 299 | $65,750 | $141,300 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in East Palestine, OH?
The median household income in East Palestine is $49,777, 30% 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 East Palestine?
The median home value in East Palestine is $113,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in East Palestine?
The median gross rent in East Palestine is $851 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is East Palestine, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in East Palestine?
The median age in East Palestine is 44.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in East Palestine?
The average commute to work in East Palestine is 23 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Palestine?
The unemployment rate in East Palestine is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Palestine?
13.7% of adults in East Palestine 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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