Cost of Living in Blacklick Estates, OH

Population 8,867 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Blacklick Estates offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $152,000 — costs less than 2.1 times median household income of $70,869, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 8 miles southeast of Columbus, Blacklick Estates falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Columbus' $235,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Blacklick Estates

The median home value in Blacklick Estates is $152,000 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,345/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,869/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, 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 63.0°F and lows of 43.9°F, with about 28.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Blacklick Estates has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$152,000
50% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$206,473
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
2% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.4x
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 73.1%
Renter-occupied 26.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,345
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,959/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
22.8 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.9%
Carpooled
7.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
5.1%

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
$70,869
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,742
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
25% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.1%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.1
Male median age 30.2
Female median age 36.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374151647482858478665242
Low °F 222432425262656457453527
Precip" 3.002.413.623.853.994.334.673.743.142.902.793.13
Snow" 9.57.64.10.50.00.00.00.00.00.21.25.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
37.3%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
265
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Blacklick Estates, OH?

Blacklick Estates has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Blacklick Estates, OH?

The median gross rent in Blacklick Estates is $1,345 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Blacklick Estates?

The median home value in Blacklick Estates is $152,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Blacklick Estates?

The median household income in Blacklick Estates is $70,869 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Blacklick Estates, OH?

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

Is Blacklick Estates, OH affordable?

Yes, Blacklick Estates is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Blacklick Estates?

Blacklick Estates has average high temperatures of 63.0°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 28.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Blacklick Estates at a Glance

Population
8,867
Median Income
$70,869
Home Value
$152,000
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
Unemployment
6.0%
Avg High Temp
63.0°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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