The Town FilesToronto, Ohio
City in Jefferson County · population 5,303 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,800
- Household income
- $55,972
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.7
Toronto is a city of 5,303 people in Jefferson County, Ohio. The median home is worth $108,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 95% of Ohio towns, hipper than 93% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Toronto 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 Toronto is worth $108,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $55,972, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $748 a month. 69.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Toronto | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $748 | $914 |
| Median household income | $55,972 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 69.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Toronto
| People | Toronto | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Toronto
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 41.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Toronto since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2024 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 19,779 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,142 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Toronto itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Toronto
3 public schools with 824 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School | 6-12 | 383 | 15.3 |
| Toronto Elementary School | K-5 | 358 | 15.6 |
| Karaffa Elementary | PK-PK | 83 | 27.7 |
Towns near Toronto
- Weirton, WV4.3 mi · 19,163 people · home $133,500
- Steubenville, OH6.8 mi · 18,161 people · home $130,700
- Wintersville, OH7.6 mi · 3,765 people · home $141,100
- Follansbee, WV8.4 mi · 2,848 people · home $133,900
- Mingo Junction, OH9.2 mi · 3,347 people · home $104,000
- Hanover, PA9.7 mi · 3,343 people · home $243,200
- Hooverson Heights, WV10.0 mi · 2,582 people · home $154,600
- Wellsville, OH10.4 mi · 3,113 people · home $78,600
Toronto questions
Is Toronto, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Toronto scores better for retirees than 55% of Ohio towns and quieter than 23%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Toronto?
The median owner-occupied home in Toronto is valued at $108,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,972, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $748 a month.
What is the weather like in Toronto?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.8 inches of snow.
Does Toronto get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Toronto since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2024. 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)