Cost of Living in Edgewood, OH

Population 4,265 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

47
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 Edgewood a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $105,000.

Located 55 miles northeast of Cleveland, Edgewood is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 34
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Edgewood

The median home value in Edgewood is $105,200 — 66% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $878/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,614/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, 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, Edgewood has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$105,200
66% below avg
Median Rent
$878/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.0x
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 78.0%
Renter-occupied 22.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$878
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,492/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
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.9%
Carpooled
11.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
2.6%

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
$57,614
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,149
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
6% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.4%
Graduate degree 5.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.7
Male median age 43.4
Female median age 42.2

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Edgewood, OH?

Edgewood has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.

What is average rent in Edgewood, OH?

The median gross rent in Edgewood is $878 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Edgewood?

The median home value in Edgewood is $105,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Edgewood?

The median household income in Edgewood is $57,614 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Edgewood, OH?

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

Is Edgewood, OH affordable?

Yes, Edgewood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Edgewood?

Edgewood 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.

Edgewood at a Glance

Population
4,265
Median Income
$57,614
Home Value
$105,200
Median Rent
$878/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
58.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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