Cost of Living in Four Bridges, OH

Population 3,407 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

164
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Four Bridges run well above the national baseline, with a median of $555,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $133,079 place the city among the better-paid Ohio metros.

Geographically, Four Bridges sits roughly 20 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 158% higher than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 182
Rent 137

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

About the Cost of Living in Four Bridges

The median home value in Four Bridges is $554,700 — 82% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,798/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $133,079/year is 78% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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 65.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Four Bridges has a cost of living index of 164 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 64% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$554,700
82% above avg
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.7x
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 75.3%
Renter-occupied 24.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,798
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,412/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
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
0.8%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
24.0%

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
$133,079
78% above avg
Per Capita Income
$72,419
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
12% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.9%
Graduate degree 27.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.9
Male median age 49.2
Female median age 45.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677583878680685544
Low °F 222332425261646254423226
Precip" 2.912.413.494.634.594.063.672.953.043.173.163.34

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 56 — Moderate
29.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
287
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Four Bridges, OH?

Four Bridges has a cost index of 164 (100 = national average). It is 64% above the national average.

What is average rent in Four Bridges, OH?

The median gross rent in Four Bridges is $1,798 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Four Bridges?

The median home value in Four Bridges is $554,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Four Bridges?

The median household income in Four Bridges is $133,079 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Four Bridges, OH?

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

Is Four Bridges, OH affordable?

Four Bridges is above average in cost of living, with an index of 164 — about 64% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Four Bridges?

Four Bridges has average high temperatures of 65.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Four Bridges at a Glance

Population
3,407
Median Income
$133,079
Home Value
$554,700
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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