Living in Jerusalem, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jerusalem · Census data 2020–2024
Jerusalem has 124 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $30,625 (57% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $108,800, the median rent is $695/month.
Jerusalem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jerusalem at a glance
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $30,625State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $108,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Jerusalem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jerusalem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jerusalem the median home value is $108,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Jerusalem median household income
The median household income in Jerusalem is $30,625 and the income per person is $23,017. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Jerusalem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.53
Jerusalem demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jerusalem ›
Education in Jerusalem
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Jerusalem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jerusalem
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Jerusalem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 124 | $30,625 | $108,800 | $695 |
| Beallsville | 368 | $38,438 | $125,000 | $865 |
| Woodsfield | 2,404 | $49,390 | $108,600 | $803 |
| Lewisville | 191 | $83,000 | $110,300 | — |
| Barnesville | 3,945 | $42,443 | $114,800 | $767 |
| Bethesda | 1,239 | $35,900 | $109,000 | $696 |
| Belmont | 370 | $71,875 | $99,600 | $1,132 |
| Summerfield | 149 | $45,625 | $85,700 | $875 |
| Clarington | 330 | $41,667 | $123,000 | $742 |
More for people moving to Jerusalem
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What is the median household income in Jerusalem, OH?
The median household income in Jerusalem is $30,625, 57% 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 Jerusalem?
The median home value in Jerusalem is $108,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Jerusalem?
The median gross rent in Jerusalem is $695 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Jerusalem, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Jerusalem?
The median age in Jerusalem is 37.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Jerusalem?
The average commute to work in Jerusalem is 37 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jerusalem?
The unemployment rate in Jerusalem is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jerusalem?
8.6% of adults in Jerusalem 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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