Cost of Living in Hunter, OH
Population 4,108 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
Hunter has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 43 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 54 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 25 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 35 | 27 |
| Precip" | 2.91 | 2.33 | 3.48 | 4.37 | 4.21 | 4.90 | 3.63 | 2.81 | 2.97 | 3.02 | 3.13 | 3.21 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
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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