North Olmsted, Ohio
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 23% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 3% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 2% for sunny days
North Olmsted is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 32,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property tax rate and sunny days.
Official websitenorth-olmsted.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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57%18%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.0 in2.9 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US places
Home Value$191k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 37% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.38%better than 4% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.47%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment3.1%better than 58% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall63.8 inbetter than 8% of US places
Sunny Days157 daysbetter than 2% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 62% of US places
Comfortable Days105 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk17.4better than 97% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 67% of US places
School Quality65.6better than 60% of US places
Violent Crime496/100kbetter than 66% of US places
Property Crime1564/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Community
Population32,24496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.062nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2353rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.5%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 58% of US places
Walkability10.8/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance4 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 66% of US places
Amenities Nearby71.02better than 47% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Olmsted an affordable place to live?
- North Olmsted is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in North Olmsted?
- The median home value in North Olmsted is $191k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in North Olmsted?
- Median household income in North Olmsted is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in North Olmsted?
- Median gross rent in North Olmsted is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is North Olmsted safe?
- North Olmsted is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 496/100k (better than 66%). Property crime is 1564/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Olmsted?
- North Olmsted averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 157 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Olmsted?
- Public-school quality in North Olmsted is above average, scoring better than 60% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in North Olmsted?
- The average one-way commute in North Olmsted is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)