Cost of Living in Huber Heights, OH

Population 43,266 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Huber Heights offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $162,000 — costs less than 2.1 times median household income of $76,551, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Huber Heights sits roughly 7 miles northeast of Dayton. Median home values run roughly 74% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 53
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Huber Heights

The median home value in Huber Heights is $161,900 — 47% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,214/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,551/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.5°F, with about 25" of annual snowfall. Overall, Huber Heights has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$161,900
47% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$204,797
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
8% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,399/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.1x
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 72.7%
Renter-occupied 27.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,214
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,828/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
24.9 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
9.8%

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
$76,551
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,161
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.4%
Graduate degree 8.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.5
Male median age 36.9
Female median age 39.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374152657483868579665342
Low °F 222533435463666457463527
Precip" 3.082.353.504.464.514.143.952.963.312.953.073.05
Snow" 8.36.63.90.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.9%
Good air days/yr
196
Max AQI recorded
246
PM2.5 days
116
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
5,967
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Huber Heights, OH?

Huber Heights has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Huber Heights, OH?

The median gross rent in Huber Heights is $1,214 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Huber Heights?

The median home value in Huber Heights is $161,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Huber Heights?

The median household income in Huber Heights is $76,551 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Huber Heights, OH?

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

Is Huber Heights, OH affordable?

Yes, Huber Heights is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Huber Heights?

Huber Heights has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Average annual snowfall is 25". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Huber Heights at a Glance

Population
43,266
Median Income
$76,551
Home Value
$161,900
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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