Living in Ironton, OH

Explore Ironton and see how it fits the life you want to build.

10,768 Population Lawrence County County City Place Type Ohio State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Ironton at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population10,768
Median Household Income$47,648
Median Home Value$106,700
Median Gross Rent$782
Median Age40.9
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment6.8%
Work From Home6.7%
Homeownership59.8%
Housing Vacancy13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Ironton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Ironton Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Ironton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Ironton

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$106,700
Median Gross Rent$782
Homeownership59.8%
Housing Vacancy13.0%
Housing Value9.6/10
Housing Stability6.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Ironton, OH

Median Household Income$47,648
Unemployment6.8%
Work From Home6.7%
Employment6.4/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength7.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Ironton and how households are structured

Population10,768
Median Age40.9
Average Household Size2.3

Ironton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Ironton

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Ironton point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High85.4°F
Average Winter Low22.5°F
Annual Rainfall46.7 in.
Annual Snowfall6.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Ironton

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Ironton is located in Lawrence County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Lawrence County.

County Intelligence

Ironton & Lawrence County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Ironton is located in Lawrence County, Ohio.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Ironton.

Current NarrowTheList data for Ironton shows a population of about 10,768. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Lawrence County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Ironton.

For someone considering a move to Ironton, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Russell, KY 1.7 miles away Bellefonte, KY 2.4 miles away Flatwoods, KY 2.7 miles away Hanging Rock, OH 3.3 miles away Raceland, KY 3.3 miles away Worthington, KY 3.3 miles away Coal Grove, OH 3.6 miles away Ashland, KY 5.4 miles away Wurtland, KY 5.6 miles away Greenup, KY 8.2 miles away Catlettsburg, KY 9.0 miles away South Point, OH 9.3 miles away