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East Liverpool, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$649

Population

11,006

Renter Mix

44% Rent

Delight in the many charms of this historic, riverside town

Riverside Suburban Historic

East Liverpool, Ohio carries a legacy that few cities its size can match. Once known as the Pottery Capital of the World, this compact Ohio River city earned that title by producing more pottery and ceramics than anywhere else in the nation during its industrial peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. That heritage still shapes the city's identity today, from the Museum of Ceramics to the historic architecture lining its downtown streets.

Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with a close-knit atmosphere and easy access to the natural beauty of the Ohio River valley. The city sits at the crossroads of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, making it a practical base for those who work across state lines. East Liverpool is home to its own Kent State University campus, anchoring downtown with academic programs in nursing, business, and the health sciences.

The rental landscape in East Liverpool leans toward character-rich older homes converted into apartments, modest townhomes, and small apartment communities spread through residential neighborhoods. Housing options tend to offer more square footage for the dollar than larger metro areas, and the variety of architectural styles reflects the city's long history. Whether you're drawn by river views or a slower, grounded pace of daily life, East Liverpool offers a genuinely distinct place to call home.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$27,323

Average: $44,021

Education

1,188

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,274

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

5-14 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

East Liverpool has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
5%
Other Education
95%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in East Liverpool, OH is $1,366 for a studio, $649 for one bedroom, and $743 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Liverpool has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$649/month
625 Sq Ft
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Learn More About East Liverpool

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Beaver Local Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

East Liverpool Junior High

Public

Grades K-8

298 Students

East Liverpool Junior High School

Public

Grades K-8

298 Students

Westgate Middle School

Public

Grades K-5

290 Students

Calcutta Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

613 Students

Beaver Local Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

East Liverpool Junior High

Public

Grades K-8

298 Students

East Liverpool Junior High School

Public

Grades K-8

298 Students

Buckeye Online School For Success

Public

Grades K-12

517 Students

Beaver Local High School

Public

Grades 9-12

503 Students

East Liverpool High School

Public

Grades 9-12

566 Students

Buckeye Online School For Success

Public

Grades K-12

517 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tomlinson Run State Park

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.