Living in Russells Point, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russells Point · Census data 2020–2024
Russells Point has 1,398 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $42,442 (41% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $165,000, the median rent is $617/month.
Russells Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russells Point at a glance
- Population
- 1,398
- Median age
- 48.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $42,442State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $165,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $617/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Russells Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 26.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Russells Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russells Point the median home value is $165,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,087 a month in housing costs.
Russells Point median household income
The median household income in Russells Point is $42,442 and the income per person is $32,756. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Russells Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,118
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 37%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.99
37% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Russells Point has many vacation and second homes.
Russells Point demographics
- Population
- 1,398
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 704
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 15.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russells Point ›
Education in Russells Point
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Russells Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russells Point
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.1%
Russells Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russells Point | 1,398 | $42,442 | $165,000 | $617 |
| Lakeview | 1,234 | $55,893 | $98,300 | $911 |
| Lewistown | 171 | $125,613 | $324,500 | — |
| Chippewa Park | 617 | $55,595 | $137,900 | — |
| Huntsville | 414 | $65,625 | $176,900 | $839 |
| New Hampshire | 445 | $162,813 | $118,100 | — |
| Belle Center | 770 | $74,500 | $151,700 | $996 |
| Jackson Center | 1,339 | $64,900 | $167,000 | $630 |
| Bellefontaine | 13,807 | $58,806 | $180,500 | $857 |
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What is the median household income in Russells Point, OH?
The median household income in Russells Point is $42,442, 41% 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 Russells Point?
The median home value in Russells Point is $165,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Russells Point?
The median gross rent in Russells Point is $617 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Russells Point, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 26.2%.
What is the median age in Russells Point?
The median age in Russells Point is 48.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Russells Point?
The average commute to work in Russells Point is 21 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russells Point?
The unemployment rate in Russells Point is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russells Point?
23.5% of adults in Russells Point 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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