The Town FilesCrestline, Ohio
Village in Crawford County · population 4,525 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $104,600
- Household income
- $51,766
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 41.3
Crestline is a village of 4,525 people in Crawford County, Ohio. The median home is worth $104,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 72% of Ohio towns.
How Crestline ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crestline is worth $104,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $51,766, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crestline | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $735 | $914 |
| Median household income | $51,766 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crestline
| People | Crestline | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Crestline
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crestline since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 14, 2019 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 17, 2024.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 12,735 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,171 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Crestline itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Crestline
7 public schools with 1,552 students, about 19.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline High School | 6-12 | 285 | 23.8 |
| Crestline Elementary School | K-5 | 265 | 20.4 |
| Col Crawford High School | 9-12 | 251 | 14.8 |
| William Crawford Intermediate Schools | 6-8 | 249 | 22.6 |
| Hannah Crawford Elementary School PreK-Grade 2 | PK-2 | 232 | 21.1 |
| Hannah Crawford Elementary School grades 3 -5 | 3-5 | 216 | 18.0 |
| Crestline Preschool | PK-PK | 54 | 27.0 |
Towns near Crestline
- Galion, OH3.6 mi · 10,453 people · home $112,700
- Ontario, OH7.0 mi · 6,656 people · home $174,500
- Shelby, OH8.4 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Lexington, OH11.4 mi · 4,848 people · home $192,300
- Mansfield, OH11.4 mi · 47,534 people · home $119,600
- Bucyrus, OH11.8 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- Mount Gilead, OH16.4 mi · 3,503 people · home $174,300
- Willard, OH18.6 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
Crestline questions
Is Crestline, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crestline scores better for retirees than 29% of Ohio towns and quieter than 43%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Crestline?
The median owner-occupied home in Crestline is valued at $104,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,766, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Crestline?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 25.9 inches of snow.
Does Crestline get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crestline since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 14, 2019. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)