c.1922 Three Bedroom Affordable Ohio Home $55K

Three-bedroom home on a corner lot with a detached garage. The second floor has three bedrooms and a large full bathroom. The laundry is located in the basement. The home has a detached two-car garage and an Acorn Stairlift.

• 3bed
• 1.5bath
• 1,232sqft
• 4,961sqft lot
• Circa 1922

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1030 Saint George St, East Liverpool, OH 43920  $55,000

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

Contact Realtor: Zachary Underwood

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Pros

• Extremely affordable cost of living

• Overall cost of living is ~27% below the U.S. average and ~11% below Ohio’s average—housing is especially cheap, with median home price around $93K and rent about $700 for a 2‑bedroom

• Niche gives a grade A for cost of living .

• Strong housing market & livability

• Housing scores are high, indicating good affordability and appreciation potential .

• Citytistics gives East Liverpool above‑average livability, combining education, safety, affordability, and happiness

• Small‑town charm with community and heritage

• Population under 10,000 fosters a tight-knit vibe. Niche reviewers often mention “charm and history,” “friendly people,” and “nice river‑front downtown”

• Historic assets include a downtown district with Italianate architecture and the title “Pottery Capital of the World”

• Recreational amenities & natural beauty

• Thompson Park (100 acres) features trails, pool, fields, disc golf; plus Ohio River waterfront park and boat launch

• The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail runs through the city

• Education options

• Public schools earn mixed to decent reviews (district ratio ~15.8:1); plus a branch campus of Kent State University

⚠️ Cons

• Limited job opportunities & lower income

• Unemployment near ~7% (above national average); most local jobs are low-wage. Many residents commute

• Median household income ($37K–$40K) is well below the U.S. median ($78K) .

• Declining population & high poverty

• Population declined ~2.9% over five years; poverty rate is ~21%, markedly higher than national average (~10–13%)

• Mixed crime perception

• AreaVibes rates crime “A+” but notes lack of nearby amenities. Niche scores crime safety B‑minus

• NeighborhoodScout indicates violent crime is relatively high for Ohio towns, though property crime is close to average

• HomeSnacks/FBI data suggests overall crime (~1,537/100K) is ~34% below the national average1—crime stats vary depending on source.

• Limited amenities & transit reliance

• Few local shops, limited nightlife and entertainment; most errands require a car .

• Public transit is limited; residents rely on personal vehicles

• Environmental & economic decline challenges

• Rust-belt legacy: industrial decline, pollution from past pottery factories, drug use issues noted .

• Some locals highlight drug problems: “meth and regret… opiates more than meth