Cost of Living in Beavercreek, OH

Population 46,787 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

94
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Beavercreek lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $261,000 — 14% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Ohio. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 8 miles east of Dayton, Beavercreek falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 180% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 86
Rent 107

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

About the Cost of Living in Beavercreek

The median home value in Beavercreek is $261,200 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,410/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $110,064/year is 48% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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 64.2°F and lows of 44.0°F. Overall, Beavercreek has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$261,200
14% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$325,927
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
7% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,744/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.4x
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 72.2%
Renter-occupied 27.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,410
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,024/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
21.3 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
15.0%

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
$110,064
48% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,190
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
45% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.1%
Graduate degree 26.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 38.7
Female median age 43.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.2°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394353657583868579675443
Low °F 222533435362656356453527
Precip" 2.912.333.484.374.214.903.632.812.973.023.133.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
76.6%
Good air days/yr
126
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
11
Public schools
8,028
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Beavercreek, OH?

Beavercreek has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.

What is average rent in Beavercreek, OH?

The median gross rent in Beavercreek is $1,410 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Beavercreek?

The median home value in Beavercreek is $261,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Beavercreek?

The median household income in Beavercreek is $110,064 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Beavercreek, OH?

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

Is Beavercreek, OH affordable?

Beavercreek is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Beavercreek?

Beavercreek has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Beavercreek at a Glance

Population
46,787
Median Income
$110,064
Home Value
$261,200
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg High Temp
64.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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