Cost of Living in Chardon, OH
Population 5,246 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Chardon sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 3.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Chardon is about 25 miles east of Cleveland, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 192% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Chardon
The median home value in Chardon is $274,500 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,035/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,618/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 58.9°F and lows of 45.8°F. Overall, Chardon has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.
Chardon has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 37 | 45 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 24 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 53 | 63 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 49 | 38 | 30 |
| Precip" | 1.76 | 1.53 | 2.35 | 3.10 | 3.51 | 2.84 | 3.66 | 3.45 | 2.94 | 3.24 | 2.92 | 2.04 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Chardon, OH?
Chardon has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.
What is average rent in Chardon, OH?
The median gross rent in Chardon is $1,035 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Chardon?
The median home value in Chardon is $274,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Chardon?
The median household income in Chardon is $86,618 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Chardon, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chardon is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Chardon, OH affordable?
Yes, Chardon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Chardon?
Chardon has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 45.8°F. Annual precipitation is 33.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Chardon at a Glance
- Population
- 5,246
- Median Income
- $86,618
- Home Value
- $274,500
- Median Rent
- $1,035/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
Nearby Cities
Explore county-level cost of living data
Ohio Rankings
Similar Cost Cities
Cities in other states with comparable housing costs