Cost of Living in Austintown, OH

Population 30,215 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

50
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Austintown lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $133,000 — 56% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Ohio.

Located 40 miles east of Akron, Austintown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 44
Rent 58

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Austintown

The median home value in Austintown is $133,000 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $767/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,855/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 59.7°F and lows of 40.1°F, with about 67.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Austintown has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$133,000
56% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$171,949
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$767/mo
42% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,450/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 65.1%
Renter-occupied 34.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$767
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,381/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.7 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.4%
Carpooled
7.0%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
5.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$50,855
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,856
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.8%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.6
Male median age 42.6
Female median age 45

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.7°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Annual Precip
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343747607179838174625039
Low °F 192128384856605952423326
Precip" 3.032.523.213.753.723.904.273.483.843.342.963.17
Snow" 19.615.110.52.60.00.00.00.00.00.74.514.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
226
Max AQI recorded
250
PM2.5 days
115
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Austintown, OH?

Austintown has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Austintown, OH?

The median gross rent in Austintown is $767 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Austintown?

The median home value in Austintown is $133,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Austintown?

The median household income in Austintown is $50,855 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Austintown, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Austintown is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Austintown, OH affordable?

Yes, Austintown is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Austintown?

Austintown has average high temperatures of 59.7°F and average lows of 40.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2". Average annual snowfall is 67.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Austintown at a Glance

Population
30,215
Median Income
$50,855
Home Value
$133,000
Median Rent
$767/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
59.7°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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