Cost of Living in Chesterland, OH

Population 6,862 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

82
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 Chesterland a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $285,000.

Chesterland sits roughly 15 miles east of Cleveland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 203% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Chesterland

The median home value in Chesterland is $285,000 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $840/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $98,234/year is 32% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 58.9°F and lows of 45.8°F. Overall, Chesterland has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$285,000
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$358,140
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$840/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.3x
Favors renting
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 87.0%
Renter-occupied 13.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$840
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,454/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
27.1 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.6%
Carpooled
4.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
14.6%

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
$98,234
32% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,861
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.8%
Graduate degree 12.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.6
Male median age 53.7
Female median age 53.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
45.8°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576877818074635140
Low °F 242531415363686760493830
Precip" 1.761.532.353.103.512.843.663.452.943.242.922.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
86.5%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
245
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,855
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chesterland, OH?

Chesterland has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Chesterland, OH?

The median gross rent in Chesterland is $840 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chesterland?

The median home value in Chesterland is $285,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chesterland?

The median household income in Chesterland is $98,234 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chesterland, OH?

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

Is Chesterland, OH affordable?

Yes, Chesterland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Chesterland?

Chesterland 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.

Chesterland at a Glance

Population
6,862
Median Income
$98,234
Home Value
$285,000
Median Rent
$840/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
58.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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