Cost of Living in Hartville, OH

Population 3,355 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hartville sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 13 miles southeast of Akron, Hartville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 129% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 83
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Hartville

The median home value in Hartville is $254,500 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $985/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,625/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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, Hartville has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$254,500
17% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$285,903
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$985/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.5x
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 62.8%
Renter-occupied 37.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$985
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,599/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
10.3%
Walked
3.1%
Work from home
9.0%

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
$65,625
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,441
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.3%
Graduate degree 13.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.1
Male median age 37.6
Female median age 47.4

🌤 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 52 — Moderate
44.7%
Good air days/yr
283
Max AQI recorded
262
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hartville, OH?

Hartville has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hartville, OH?

The median gross rent in Hartville is $985 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hartville?

The median home value in Hartville is $254,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hartville?

The median household income in Hartville is $65,625 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hartville, OH?

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

Is Hartville, OH affordable?

Yes, Hartville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hartville?

Hartville 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.

Hartville at a Glance

Population
3,355
Median Income
$65,625
Home Value
$254,500
Median Rent
$985/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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