City profile
Steubenville, OH
Jefferson County · Population 18,124
Steubenville is a town in Jefferson County, OH with about 18,124 residents and a typical home value near $131,000. It is 35 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
160
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$130,700
Typical monthly housing
$868
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding, Hail
Nearest major airport
24 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 71% Republican
Community
Population
18,124
Black population
13.5%
County
Jefferson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 18,124 residents
- Typical home value about $131,000
- 35 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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