Cost of Living in Hunter, OH

Population 4,108 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

79
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 Hunter a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $240,000. An unemployment rate of 2.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Hunter sits roughly 20 miles south of Dayton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 158% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79

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

About the Cost of Living in Hunter

The median home value in Hunter is $240,000 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $121,438/year is 63% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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 64.2°F and lows of 44.0°F. Overall, Hunter has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$240,000
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$577,579
Zillow ZHVI
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 100.0%
Renter-occupied 0.0%

🛒 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
13.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.3%
Carpooled
6.9%
Work from home
13.8%

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
$121,438
63% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,112
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
45% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 13.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 41.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.2°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394353657583868579675443
Low °F 222533435362656356453527
Precip" 2.912.333.484.374.214.903.632.812.973.023.133.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.2%
Good air days/yr
183
Max AQI recorded
202
PM2.5 days
162
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hunter, OH?

Hunter has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Hunter?

The median home value in Hunter is $240,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hunter?

The median household income in Hunter is $121,438 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hunter, OH?

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

Is Hunter, OH affordable?

Yes, Hunter is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hunter?

Hunter has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hunter at a Glance

Population
4,108
Median Income
$121,438
Home Value
$240,000
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
64.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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