Living in Ironton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ironton · Census data 2020–2024
Ironton has 10,768 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $47,648 (33% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $106,700, the median rent is $782/month.
Ironton at a glance
- Population
- 10,768
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $47,648State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $106,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ironton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ironton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ironton the median home value is $106,700, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Ironton median household income
The median household income in Ironton is $47,648 and the income per person is $27,467. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ironton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,243
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.29
Ironton demographics
- Population
- 10,768
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 4,562
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ironton ›
Education in Ironton
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Ironton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ironton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Ironton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 10,768 | $47,648 | $106,700 | $782 |
| Russell | 3,676 | $76,182 | $211,900 | $743 |
| Bellefonte | 1,419 | $117,250 | $282,600 | $1,726 |
| Flatwoods | 7,269 | $59,972 | $114,600 | $940 |
| Hanging Rock | 142 | $67,188 | $125,000 | $675 |
| Raceland | 2,265 | $57,222 | $128,400 | $855 |
| Worthington | 1,759 | $65,609 | $133,200 | $871 |
| Coal Grove | 2,022 | $61,250 | $94,500 | $939 |
| Westwood | 4,473 | $73,511 | $92,200 | $853 |
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What is the median household income in Ironton, OH?
The median household income in Ironton is $47,648, 33% 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 Ironton?
The median home value in Ironton is $106,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ironton?
The median gross rent in Ironton is $782 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Ironton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Ironton?
The median age in Ironton is 40.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ironton?
The average commute to work in Ironton is 22 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ironton?
The unemployment rate in Ironton is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ironton?
18.8% of adults in Ironton 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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