Cost of Living in Avon, OH

Population 25,082 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

118
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Avon cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $377,000, rents near $1,446 a month. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 15 miles west of Cleveland, Avon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 301% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 124
Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in Avon

The median home value in Avon is $377,100 — 24% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,446/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,618/year is 70% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below 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 60.8°F and lows of 44.0°F, with about 63.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Avon has a cost of living index of 118 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$377,100
24% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$462,156
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,085/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.7x
Favors renting
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 88.2%
Renter-occupied 11.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,446
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,060/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
27.5 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
1.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
21.4%

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
$126,618
70% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,929
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.7%
Graduate degree 23.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.2
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 43.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363947607180848276645140
Low °F 222431415161656457473728
Precip" 2.992.493.063.753.793.833.673.563.933.603.372.99
Snow" 18.415.110.82.70.00.00.00.00.00.14.512.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
90.9%
Good air days/yr
90
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
243
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
21.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
4,443
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Avon, OH?

Avon has a cost index of 118 (100 = national average). It is 18% above the national average.

What is average rent in Avon, OH?

The median gross rent in Avon is $1,446 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Avon?

The median home value in Avon is $377,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Avon?

The median household income in Avon is $126,618 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Avon, OH?

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

Is Avon, OH affordable?

Avon is above average in cost of living, with an index of 118 — about 18% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Avon?

Avon has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 63.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Avon at a Glance

Population
25,082
Median Income
$126,618
Home Value
$377,100
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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