Cost of Living in Lincoln Village, OH

Population 8,968 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lincoln Village sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Lincoln Village sits roughly 8 miles west of Columbus — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Columbus' $235,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 52
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Lincoln Village

The median home value in Lincoln Village is $158,700 — 48% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,013/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,849/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 62.1°F and lows of 42.6°F. Overall, Lincoln Village has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$158,700
48% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$212,194
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.1x
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 61.6%
Renter-occupied 38.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,013
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,627/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
22.2 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.2%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
1.9%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
8.8%

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
$55,849
25% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,708
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.5%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 37.1
Female median age 41.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
42.6°F
Annual Precip
35.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364050637381848377655140
Low °F 212331415160646255433426
Precip" 2.221.942.993.543.854.053.723.053.002.522.362.52

💨 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 Lincoln Village, OH?

Lincoln Village has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lincoln Village, OH?

The median gross rent in Lincoln Village is $1,013 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lincoln Village?

The median home value in Lincoln Village is $158,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lincoln Village?

The median household income in Lincoln Village is $55,849 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lincoln Village, OH?

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

Is Lincoln Village, OH affordable?

Yes, Lincoln Village is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Village?

Lincoln Village has average high temperatures of 62.1°F and average lows of 42.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lincoln Village at a Glance

Population
8,968
Median Income
$55,849
Home Value
$158,700
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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