Cost of Living in Huber Ridge, OH

Population 4,311 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

88
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Huber Ridge stay well under national norms: a median home value of $218,000 against median household incomes of $95,141 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 8 miles northeast of Columbus, Huber Ridge falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Columbus' $235,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 112

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

About the Cost of Living in Huber Ridge

The median home value in Huber Ridge is $218,300 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,470/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,141/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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 63.0°F and lows of 43.9°F, with about 28.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Huber Ridge has a cost of living index of 88 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$218,300
28% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$331,195
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,470/mo
12% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.4x
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 69.8%
Renter-occupied 30.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,470
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,084/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
24.5 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.7%
Carpooled
3.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
20.2%

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
$95,141
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,587
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
43% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Labor Force Participation
87.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.1%
Graduate degree 11.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.6
Male median age 35.4
Female median age 34.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374151647482858478665242
Low °F 222432425262656457453527
Precip" 3.002.413.623.853.994.334.673.743.142.902.793.13
Snow" 9.57.64.10.50.00.00.00.00.00.21.25.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
37.3%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
265
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Huber Ridge has a cost index of 88 (100 = national average). It is 12% below the national average.

What is average rent in Huber Ridge, OH?

The median gross rent in Huber Ridge is $1,470 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Huber Ridge?

The median home value in Huber Ridge is $218,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Huber Ridge?

The median household income in Huber Ridge is $95,141 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Huber Ridge, OH?

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

Is Huber Ridge, OH affordable?

Yes, Huber Ridge is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 88 — about 12% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Huber Ridge?

Huber Ridge has average high temperatures of 63.0°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 28.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Huber Ridge at a Glance

Population
4,311
Median Income
$95,141
Home Value
$218,300
Median Rent
$1,470/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
63.0°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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