Living in Russia, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russia · Census data 2020–2024
Russia has 638 residents with a median age of 28.3. The median household income is $61,685 (14% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $260,000, the median rent is $931/month.
Russia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russia at a glance
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 28.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $61,685State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $260,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Russia a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Russia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russia the median home value is $260,000, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,237 a month in housing costs.
Russia median household income
The median household income in Russia is $61,685 and the income per person is $38,750. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Russia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.50
Russia demographics
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 28.3
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russia ›
Education in Russia
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Russia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Russia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 638 | $61,685 | $260,000 | $931 |
| Versailles | 2,715 | $70,717 | $208,200 | $751 |
| Bradford | 1,674 | $64,139 | $136,100 | $868 |
| Fort Loramie | 1,467 | $93,750 | $276,500 | $836 |
| Covington | 2,596 | $59,750 | $175,400 | $588 |
| Osgood | 337 | $100,625 | $227,500 | $1,000 |
| Lockington | 154 | $57,083 | $162,500 | $675 |
| Gettysburg | 544 | $63,125 | $114,100 | $933 |
| North Star | 179 | $98,750 | $235,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Russia, OH?
The median household income in Russia is $61,685, 14% 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 Russia?
The median home value in Russia is $260,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Russia?
The median gross rent in Russia is $931 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Russia, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Russia?
The median age in Russia is 28.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Russia?
The average commute to work in Russia is 24 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russia?
The unemployment rate in Russia is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russia?
26.5% of adults in Russia 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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