Cost of Living in Hubbard, OH

Population 7,600 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

50
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Hubbard a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $124,000. An unemployment rate of 1.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Hubbard is about 50 miles east of Akron, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 41
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Hubbard

The median home value in Hubbard is $123,600 — 59% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $835/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,468/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, 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 59.7°F and lows of 40.1°F, with about 67.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Hubbard has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$123,600
59% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$160,873
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$835/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.3x
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 78.0%
Renter-occupied 22.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$835
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,449/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
23.7 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.1%
Carpooled
6.8%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$62,468
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,129
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
68% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.7%
Graduate degree 9.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.6
Male median age 50.2
Female median age 49

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.7°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Annual Precip
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343747607179838174625039
Low °F 192128384856605952423326
Precip" 3.032.523.213.753.723.904.273.483.843.342.963.17
Snow" 19.615.110.52.60.00.00.00.00.00.74.514.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
54.4%
Good air days/yr
220
Max AQI recorded
263
PM2.5 days
101
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,895
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hubbard, OH?

Hubbard has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hubbard, OH?

The median gross rent in Hubbard is $835 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hubbard?

The median home value in Hubbard is $123,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hubbard?

The median household income in Hubbard is $62,468 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hubbard, OH?

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

Is Hubbard, OH affordable?

Yes, Hubbard is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hubbard?

Hubbard has average high temperatures of 59.7°F and average lows of 40.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2". Average annual snowfall is 67.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hubbard at a Glance

Population
7,600
Median Income
$62,468
Home Value
$123,600
Median Rent
$835/mo
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg High Temp
59.7°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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