The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Ohio

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 246 towns of 500–10,000 people in Ohio. #1 is St. Clairsville, OH.

1. 25North Kingsville, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns

   North Kingsville is a village of 2,742 people in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It also ranks quieter than 93% of Ohio towns.

   2,742 people · Ashtabula County · median home $170,900 · income $61,840 · Jan low 19°F · 95 in snow

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2. 24Middlefield, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns

   Middlefield is a village of 2,748 people in Geauga County, Ohio. It also ranks better transit than 89% of Ohio towns and more vibrant than 77% of Ohio towns.

   2,748 people · Geauga County · median home $199,800 · income $65,319 · Jan low 17°F · 77 in snow

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3. 23Cedarville, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns

   

   Cedarville is a village of 4,257 people in Greene County, Ohio. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of Ohio towns and better for young professionals than 98% of Ohio towns.

   4,257 people · Greene County · median home $200,800 · income $63,750 · Jan low 23°F · 21 in snow

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4. 22Pepper Pike, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns

   Pepper Pike is a city of 6,796 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It also ranks more upscale than 100% of Ohio towns and better for families than 98% of Ohio towns.

   6,796 people · Cuyahoga County · median home $579,600 · income $227,813 · Jan low 24°F · 89 in snow

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5. 21Canfield, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns

   Canfield is a city of 7,699 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. It also ranks more upscale than 89% of Ohio towns and better for families than 82% of Ohio towns.

   7,699 people · Mahoning County · median home $254,800 · income $97,439 · Jan low 17°F · 40 in snow

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6. 20The Village of Indian Hill, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 94% of Ohio towns

   The Village of Indian Hill is a city of 6,087 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. It also ranks more upscale than 99% of Ohio towns and better for young professionals than 85% of Ohio towns.

   6,087 people · Hamilton County · median home $1,192,800 · income $234,821 · Jan low 24°F · 16 in snow

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7. 19Kenwood, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 94% of Ohio towns

   Kenwood is a community of 7,570 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. It also ranks more vibrant than 99% of Ohio towns and better for young professionals than 96% of Ohio towns.

   7,570 people · Hamilton County · median home $369,500 · income $110,212 · Jan low 24°F · 16 in snow

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8. 18South Russell, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 95% of Ohio towns

   South Russell is a village of 3,972 people in Geauga County, Ohio. It also ranks better for families than 100% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 97% of Ohio towns.

   3,972 people · Geauga County · median home $432,800 · income $171,875 · Jan low 19°F · 87 in snow

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9. 17Chagrin Falls, Ohio

   Better for retirees than 95% of Ohio towns

   

   Chagrin Falls is a village of 4,188 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It also ranks hipper than 98% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 95% of Ohio towns.

   4,188 people · Cuyahoga County · median home $440,700 · income $99,672 · Jan low 19°F · 81 in snow

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10. 16Devola, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns

    Devola is a community of 2,639 people in Washington County, Ohio. It also ranks more of a college town than 97% of Ohio towns and better transit than 91% of Ohio towns.

    2,639 people · Washington County · median home $235,800 · income $99,702 · Jan low 23°F · 22 in snow

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11. 15Fairport Harbor, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns

    Fairport Harbor is a village of 3,108 people in Lake County, Ohio. It also ranks hipper than 99% of Ohio towns and more walkable than 97% of Ohio towns.

    3,108 people · Lake County · median home $147,500 · income $52,308 · Jan low 24°F · 114 in snow

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12. 14Cortland, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns

    Cortland is a city of 7,105 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. It also ranks hipper than 86% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 73% of Ohio towns.

    7,105 people · Trumbull County · median home $224,900 · income $71,563 · Jan low 18°F · 40 in snow

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13. 13Richfield, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns

    Richfield is a village of 3,729 people in Summit County, Ohio. It also ranks quieter than 97% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 91% of Ohio towns.

    3,729 people · Summit County · median home $333,900 · income $82,560 · Jan low 18°F · 65 in snow

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14. 12Columbiana, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns

    Columbiana is a city of 6,559 people in Columbiana County, Ohio. It also ranks hipper than 83% of Ohio towns and more of a college town than 83% of Ohio towns.

    6,559 people · Columbiana County · median home $191,700 · income $54,688 · Jan low 19°F · 28 in snow

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15. 11Huron, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns

    

    Huron is a city of 6,922 people in Erie County, Ohio. It also ranks better for young professionals than 87% of Ohio towns and more vibrant than 86% of Ohio towns.

    6,922 people · Erie County · median home $222,500 · income $78,333 · Jan low 22°F · 35 in snow

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16. 10Kirtland, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns

    Kirtland is a city of 6,937 people in Lake County, Ohio. It also ranks better for families than 95% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 92% of Ohio towns.

    6,937 people · Lake County · median home $391,300 · income $110,455 · Jan low 19°F · 114 in snow

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17. 9Chesterland, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns

    Chesterland is a community of 7,074 people in Geauga County, Ohio. It also ranks better for families than 96% of Ohio towns and quieter than 91% of Ohio towns.

    7,074 people · Geauga County · median home $297,800 · income $107,898 · Jan low 19°F · 107 in snow

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18. 8Wilkshire Hills, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns

    Wilkshire Hills is a community of 2,940 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It also ranks easier by car than 77% of Ohio towns and better for young professionals than 72% of Ohio towns.

    2,940 people · Tuscarawas County · median home $258,900 · income $63,490 · Jan low 20°F · 36 in snow

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19. 7Mayfield, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns

    Mayfield is a village of 3,356 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It also ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 93% of Ohio towns.

    3,356 people · Cuyahoga County · median home $311,900 · income $125,962 · Jan low 19°F · 103 in snow

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20. 6Yellow Springs, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns

    Yellow Springs is a village of 3,697 people in Greene County, Ohio. It also ranks hipper than 99% of Ohio towns and better for cycling than 96% of Ohio towns.

    3,697 people · Greene County · median home $332,000 · income $85,982 · Jan low 17°F · 17 in snow

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21. 5Sheffield, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns

    

    Sheffield is a village of 4,135 people in Lorain County, Ohio. It also ranks more of a college town than 99% of Ohio towns and better for young professionals than 87% of Ohio towns.

    4,135 people · Lorain County · median home $292,700 · income $107,837 · Jan low 22°F · 44 in snow

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22. 4Munroe Falls, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 99% of Ohio towns

    Munroe Falls is a city of 5,044 people in Summit County, Ohio. It also ranks more upscale than 75% of Ohio towns and quieter than 70% of Ohio towns.

    5,044 people · Summit County · median home $250,800 · income $81,214 · Jan low 18°F · 45 in snow

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23. 3Four Bridges, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 100% of Ohio towns

    Four Bridges is a community of 3,401 people in Butler County, Ohio. It also ranks more upscale than 96% of Ohio towns and better for young professionals than 92% of Ohio towns.

    3,401 people · Butler County · median home $589,500 · income $121,764 · Jan low 22°F · 14 in snow

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24. 2Moreland Hills, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 100% of Ohio towns

    

    Moreland Hills is a village of 3,466 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It also ranks quieter than 99% of Ohio towns and more upscale than 99% of Ohio towns.

    3,466 people · Cuyahoga County · median home $621,900 · income $185,592 · Jan low 24°F · 80 in snow

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25. 1St. Clairsville, Ohio

    Better for retirees than 100% of Ohio towns

    St. Clairsville is a city of 5,096 people in Belmont County, Ohio. It also ranks quieter than 78% of Ohio towns and hipper than 75% of Ohio towns.

    5,096 people · Belmont County · median home $199,000 · income $76,480 · Jan low 22°F · 18 in snow

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