Is Ohio a Good Place to Raise a Family? Cost of Living, Schools, and Safety
Matthew Gray
December 17, 2025
Ohio works for families who plan carefully. The state rewards households that look past averages and focus on counties, school districts, and daily logistics. Affordability exists, school quality can be strong, and safety depends heavily on neighborhood selection. Ohio is not a single experience. It functions as a patchwork of very different local markets, each