Cost of Living in Green, OH

Population 27,381 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

90
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Green lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $269,000 — 12% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Ohio. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 9 miles south of Akron, Green falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 142% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 88
Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Green

The median home value in Green is $269,400 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,200/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,653/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 42.1°F, with about 47.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Green has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$269,400
12% below avg
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.7x
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 74.8%
Renter-occupied 25.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,200
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,814/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
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.2%
Carpooled
2.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
14.7%

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
$92,653
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,500
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.1%
Graduate degree 13.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.3
Male median age 40.1
Female median age 42.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
42.1°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948627280848376635140
Low °F 202229405059636255443426
Precip" 2.922.443.233.864.134.434.143.613.503.343.082.89
Snow" 13.412.07.61.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.38.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
60.1%
Good air days/yr
230
Max AQI recorded
198
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Green, OH?

Green has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Green, OH?

The median gross rent in Green is $1,200 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Green?

The median home value in Green is $269,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Green?

The median household income in Green is $92,653 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Green, OH?

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

Is Green, OH affordable?

Green is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Green?

Green has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 42.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 47.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Green at a Glance

Population
27,381
Median Income
$92,653
Home Value
$269,400
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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