Cost of Living in Cherry Grove, OH

Population 3,940 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

89
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cherry Grove is a smaller Ohio community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $127,558 and housing costs ($273,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 11 miles east of Cincinnati, Cherry Grove falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 27% higher than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Cherry Grove

The median home value in Cherry Grove is $272,800 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $127,558/year is 71% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Cherry Grove has a cost of living index of 89 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$272,800
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$602,336
Zillow ZHVI
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 96.9%
Renter-occupied 3.1%

🛒 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
29.0 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.3%
Carpooled
7.8%
Work from home
12.4%

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
$127,558
71% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,928
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
52% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.3%
Graduate degree 22.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 40.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

💨 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 Cherry Grove, OH?

Cherry Grove has a cost index of 89 (100 = national average). It is 11% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Cherry Grove?

The median home value in Cherry Grove is $272,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cherry Grove?

The median household income in Cherry Grove is $127,558 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cherry Grove, OH?

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

Is Cherry Grove, OH affordable?

Yes, Cherry Grove is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 89 — about 11% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cherry Grove?

Cherry Grove has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cherry Grove at a Glance

Population
3,940
Median Income
$127,558
Home Value
$272,800
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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