Cost of Living in Belpre, OH

Population 6,668 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

54
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Belpre a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $148,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Belpre lies roughly 90 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Columbus — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Columbus' $235,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 49
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Belpre

The median home value in Belpre is $148,300 — 51% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $818/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,930/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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 65.2°F and lows of 44.6°F, with about 11.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Belpre has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$148,300
51% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$180,605
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$818/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
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 61.5%
Renter-occupied 38.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$818
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,432/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
20.8 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.9%
Carpooled
6.1%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
10.6%

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
$50,930
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,040
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
73% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.5
Male median age 40.1
Female median age 49.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
44.6°F
Annual Precip
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
11.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677683878680685545
Low °F 242633425362666457453529
Precip" 3.413.014.003.744.484.894.633.653.232.952.833.39
Snow" 5.53.31.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.21.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
86.6%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
238
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
982
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Belpre, OH?

Belpre has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Belpre, OH?

The median gross rent in Belpre is $818 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Belpre?

The median home value in Belpre is $148,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Belpre?

The median household income in Belpre is $50,930 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Belpre, OH?

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

Is Belpre, OH affordable?

Yes, Belpre is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Belpre?

Belpre has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 44.6°F. Annual precipitation is 44.2". Average annual snowfall is 11.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Belpre at a Glance

Population
6,668
Median Income
$50,930
Home Value
$148,300
Median Rent
$818/mo
Unemployment
1.3%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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