Cost of Living in Conneaut, OH

Population 12,378 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Conneaut 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. A poverty rate near 22% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Located 65 miles east of Cleveland, Conneaut is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 42
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Conneaut

The median home value in Conneaut is $126,700 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $762/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,585/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.0%, 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 58.2°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Conneaut has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$126,700
58% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$135,862
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$762/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
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 67.8%
Renter-occupied 32.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$762
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,376/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
23.1 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.1%
Carpooled
10.3%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
3.8%

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
$50,585
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,306
Unemployment Rate
12.0%
149% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.3%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 39.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.2°F
Avg Low
39.5°F
Annual Precip
37.1"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333644586977817973614938
Low °F 191926364655605852423426
Precip" 1.901.682.363.363.303.684.273.573.853.683.102.32

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
84.9%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
245
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,598
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Conneaut, OH?

Conneaut has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Conneaut, OH?

The median gross rent in Conneaut is $762 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Conneaut?

The median home value in Conneaut is $126,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Conneaut?

The median household income in Conneaut is $50,585 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Conneaut, OH?

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

Is Conneaut, OH affordable?

Yes, Conneaut is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Conneaut?

Conneaut has average high temperatures of 58.2°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 37.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Conneaut at a Glance

Population
12,378
Median Income
$50,585
Home Value
$126,700
Median Rent
$762/mo
Unemployment
12.0%
Avg High Temp
58.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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