Cost of Living in Lockland, OH

Population 3,493 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

42
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lockland is a smaller Ohio community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $49,174 and housing costs ($101,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 12.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Lockland sits roughly 7 miles northeast of Cincinnati — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 54

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

About the Cost of Living in Lockland

The median home value in Lockland is $101,200 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $710/month, 46% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,174/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.5%, 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 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Lockland has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$101,200
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$614,562
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$710/mo
46% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.9x
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 60.1%
Renter-occupied 39.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$710
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,324/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
20.6 min
24% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
9.1%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
5.7%

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
$49,174
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,142
Unemployment Rate
12.5%
160% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.3%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.4
Male median age 49
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lockland, OH?

Lockland has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lockland, OH?

The median gross rent in Lockland is $710 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lockland?

The median home value in Lockland is $101,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lockland?

The median household income in Lockland is $49,174 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lockland, OH?

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

Is Lockland, OH affordable?

Yes, Lockland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lockland?

Lockland has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lockland at a Glance

Population
3,493
Median Income
$49,174
Home Value
$101,200
Median Rent
$710/mo
Unemployment
12.5%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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