Cost of Living in Englewood, OH

Population 13,388 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Englewood can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $169,000 against $72,808 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Located 8 miles northwest of Dayton, Englewood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 81% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in Englewood

The median home value in Englewood is $168,800 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $934/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,808/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.5°F, with about 25" of annual snowfall. Overall, Englewood has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$168,800
45% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$231,780
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$934/mo
29% 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 71.5%
Renter-occupied 28.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$934
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,548/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
27.6 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.9%
Carpooled
6.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
11.7%

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
$72,808
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$43,103
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.5%
Graduate degree 12.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 44.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374152657483868579665342
Low °F 222533435463666457463527
Precip" 3.082.353.504.464.514.143.952.963.312.953.073.05
Snow" 8.36.63.90.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.9%
Good air days/yr
196
Max AQI recorded
246
PM2.5 days
116
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
4,937
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Englewood, OH?

Englewood has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Englewood, OH?

The median gross rent in Englewood is $934 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Englewood?

The median home value in Englewood is $168,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Englewood?

The median household income in Englewood is $72,808 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Englewood, OH?

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

Is Englewood, OH affordable?

Yes, Englewood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Englewood?

Englewood has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Average annual snowfall is 25". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Englewood at a Glance

Population
13,388
Median Income
$72,808
Home Value
$168,800
Median Rent
$934/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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