Cost of Living in Fairport Harbor, OH
Population 3,092 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Fairport Harbor a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $136,000. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Fairport Harbor is about 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 44% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Fairport Harbor
The median home value in Fairport Harbor is $135,500 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $846/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,184/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.1%, 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 58.9°F and lows of 45.8°F. Overall, Fairport Harbor has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.
Fairport Harbor has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 37 | 45 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 24 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 53 | 63 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 49 | 38 | 30 |
| Precip" | 1.76 | 1.53 | 2.35 | 3.10 | 3.51 | 2.84 | 3.66 | 3.45 | 2.94 | 3.24 | 2.92 | 2.04 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Fairport Harbor, OH?
Fairport Harbor has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.
What is average rent in Fairport Harbor, OH?
The median gross rent in Fairport Harbor is $846 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Fairport Harbor?
The median home value in Fairport Harbor is $135,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Fairport Harbor?
The median household income in Fairport Harbor is $56,184 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Fairport Harbor, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fairport Harbor is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Fairport Harbor, OH affordable?
Yes, Fairport Harbor is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Fairport Harbor?
Fairport Harbor has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 45.8°F. Annual precipitation is 33.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Fairport Harbor at a Glance
- Population
- 3,092
- Median Income
- $56,184
- Home Value
- $135,500
- Median Rent
- $846/mo
- Unemployment
- 8.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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