Cost of Living in Bridgetown, OH

Population 13,830 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bridgetown offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $178,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $78,417, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Located 7 miles west of Cincinnati, Bridgetown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 78

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

About the Cost of Living in Bridgetown

The median home value in Bridgetown is $177,900 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,025/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,417/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 23.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bridgetown has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$177,900
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$221,462
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
22% below avg
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 85.5%
Renter-occupied 14.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,025
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,639/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
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
9.1%
Public transit
2.2%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
10.0%

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
$78,417
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,445
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.0%
Graduate degree 10.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3
Male median age 37.8
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454667583868579675443
Low °F 232634445462666557463528
Precip" 3.303.174.164.534.674.753.833.433.113.353.233.73
Snow" 7.76.73.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bridgetown, OH?

Bridgetown has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bridgetown, OH?

The median gross rent in Bridgetown is $1,025 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bridgetown?

The median home value in Bridgetown is $177,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bridgetown?

The median household income in Bridgetown is $78,417 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bridgetown, OH?

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

Is Bridgetown, OH affordable?

Yes, Bridgetown is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bridgetown?

Bridgetown has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 23.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bridgetown at a Glance

Population
13,830
Median Income
$78,417
Home Value
$177,900
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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