Cost of Living in Delshire, OH

Population 3,607 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

65
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Delshire offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $168,000 — costs less than 2 times median household income of $84,722, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 6 miles southwest of Cincinnati, Delshire falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55
Rent 80

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

About the Cost of Living in Delshire

The median home value in Delshire is $167,800 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,047/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,722/year is 14% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 23.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Delshire has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$167,800
45% below avg
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.4x
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 74.6%
Renter-occupied 25.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,047
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,661/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
25.2 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.0%
Carpooled
12.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
3.2%

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
$84,722
14% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,484
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Labor Force Participation
74.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.7%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.9
Male median age 27.9
Female median age 34.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454667583868579675443
Low °F 232634445462666557463528
Precip" 3.303.174.164.534.674.753.833.433.113.353.233.73
Snow" 7.76.73.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.1

💨 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 Delshire, OH?

Delshire has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Delshire, OH?

The median gross rent in Delshire is $1,047 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Delshire?

The median home value in Delshire is $167,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Delshire?

The median household income in Delshire is $84,722 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Delshire, OH?

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

Is Delshire, OH affordable?

Yes, Delshire is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Delshire?

Delshire has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 23.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Delshire at a Glance

Population
3,607
Median Income
$84,722
Home Value
$167,800
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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