Living in Pomeroy, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomeroy · Census data 2020–2024
Pomeroy has 1,565 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $33,333 (53% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $64,900, the median rent is $491/month.
Pomeroy at a glance
- Population
- 1,565
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $33,333State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $64,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $491/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Pomeroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 39.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pomeroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomeroy the median home value is $64,900, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
Pomeroy median household income
The median household income in Pomeroy is $33,333 and the income per person is $20,765. 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Pomeroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 823
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
Pomeroy demographics
- Population
- 1,565
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 678
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomeroy ›
Education in Pomeroy
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Pomeroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomeroy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Pomeroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy | 1,565 | $33,333 | $64,900 | $491 |
| Mason | 787 | $45,893 | $110,400 | $983 |
| Middleport | 2,167 | $42,118 | $87,700 | $728 |
| Hartford City | 557 | $51,635 | $82,000 | — |
| Syracuse | 593 | $46,250 | $121,200 | $846 |
| New Haven | 1,493 | $55,938 | $106,500 | $575 |
| Rutland | 956 | $53,603 | $83,800 | — |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Racine | 1,098 | $42,500 | $135,000 | $714 |
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What is the median household income in Pomeroy, OH?
The median household income in Pomeroy is $33,333, 53% 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 Pomeroy?
The median home value in Pomeroy is $64,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Pomeroy?
The median gross rent in Pomeroy is $491 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Pomeroy, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 39.6%.
What is the median age in Pomeroy?
The median age in Pomeroy is 36.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Pomeroy?
The average commute to work in Pomeroy is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomeroy?
The unemployment rate in Pomeroy is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomeroy?
8.9% of adults in Pomeroy 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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