Cost of Living in Doylestown, OH

Population 3,052 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

76
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 Doylestown a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $247,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 12 miles southwest of Akron, Doylestown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 122% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 81
Rent 68

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

About the Cost of Living in Doylestown

The median home value in Doylestown is $247,300 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $889/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,000/year is 1% 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 59.6°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Doylestown has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$247,300
19% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$241,517
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$889/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.2x
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 72.3%
Renter-occupied 27.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$889
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,503/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
22.3 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.1%
Carpooled
5.8%
Work from home
9.0%

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
$75,000
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,210
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
53% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.0%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.8
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 44.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.6°F
Avg Low
39.5°F
Annual Precip
36.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343747607179828074634938
Low °F 182028384857615850413224
Precip" 2.431.862.843.583.844.013.723.483.232.922.552.40

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,306
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Doylestown, OH?

Doylestown has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Doylestown, OH?

The median gross rent in Doylestown is $889 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Doylestown?

The median home value in Doylestown is $247,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Doylestown?

The median household income in Doylestown is $75,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Doylestown, OH?

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

Is Doylestown, OH affordable?

Yes, Doylestown is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Doylestown?

Doylestown has average high temperatures of 59.6°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 36.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Doylestown at a Glance

Population
3,052
Median Income
$75,000
Home Value
$247,300
Median Rent
$889/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
59.6°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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