Living in South Russell, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Russell · Census data 2020–2024
South Russell has 3,956 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $171,875 (141% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $432,800.
South Russell at a glance
- Population
- 3,956
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $171,875State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $432,800State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 98.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is South Russell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Russell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Russell the median home value is $432,800, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,729 a month in housing costs.
South Russell median household income
The median household income in South Russell is $171,875 and the income per person is $80,200. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Russell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,398
- Owner-occupied
- 98.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.5%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.86
South Russell demographics
- Population
- 3,956
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,370
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Russell ›
Education in South Russell
72.4% of adults 25 and older in South Russell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 29% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Russell
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Russell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Russell | 3,956 | $171,875 | $432,800 | — |
| Chagrin Falls | 4,201 | $99,672 | $440,700 | $1,140 |
| Bainbridge | 8,623 | $144,167 | $446,600 | $2,238 |
| Bentleyville | 701 | $226,250 | $748,000 | — |
| Hunting Valley | 839 | $187,200 | $1,511,400 | $1,650 |
| Moreland Hills | 3,456 | $185,592 | $621,900 | $1,777 |
| Chesterland | 7,086 | $107,898 | $297,800 | $839 |
| Solon | 23,943 | $139,089 | $392,900 | $1,626 |
| Orange | 3,485 | $170,063 | $442,300 | $3,063 |
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What is the median household income in South Russell, OH?
The median household income in South Russell is $171,875, 141% higher 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 South Russell?
The median home value in South Russell is $432,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is South Russell, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in South Russell?
The median age in South Russell is 45.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Russell?
The average commute to work in South Russell is 28 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Russell?
The unemployment rate in South Russell is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Russell?
72.4% of adults in South Russell 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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