Cost of Living in Clyde, OH

Population 6,322 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Clyde is a smaller Ohio community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $48,705 and housing costs ($133,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 40 miles southeast of Toledo, Clyde falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 44
Rent 56

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

About the Cost of Living in Clyde

The median home value in Clyde is $133,000 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $735/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,705/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, 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 59.2°F and lows of 44.8°F. Overall, Clyde has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$133,000
56% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$191,689
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$735/mo
44% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
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 64.8%
Renter-occupied 35.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$735
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,349/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
15.9 min
41% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
0

Commute Mode

Drove alone
89.4%
Carpooled
4.4%
Walked
4.4%

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
$48,705
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,311
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
14% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.0%
Graduate degree 7.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.6
Male median age 46.9
Female median age 49.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.2°F
Avg Low
44.8°F
Annual Precip
34"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343745576978828175635039
Low °F 222331415363676659483728
Precip" 1.901.772.563.763.253.673.553.023.072.722.642.12

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
2,173
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clyde, OH?

Clyde has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.

What is average rent in Clyde, OH?

The median gross rent in Clyde is $735 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clyde?

The median home value in Clyde is $133,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clyde?

The median household income in Clyde is $48,705 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clyde, OH?

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

Is Clyde, OH affordable?

Yes, Clyde is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Clyde?

Clyde has average high temperatures of 59.2°F and average lows of 44.8°F. Annual precipitation is 34". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clyde at a Glance

Population
6,322
Median Income
$48,705
Home Value
$133,000
Median Rent
$735/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg High Temp
59.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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