Cost of Living in Lordstown, OH

Population 3,329 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Lordstown stay well under national norms: a median home value of $162,000 against median household incomes of $64,503 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Lordstown is about 35 miles east of Akron, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 46% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 53
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Lordstown

The median home value in Lordstown is $161,900 — 47% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $968/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,503/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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 59.7°F and lows of 40.1°F, with about 67.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lordstown has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$161,900
47% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$272,769
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$968/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
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 86.3%
Renter-occupied 13.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$968
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,582/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
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.5%
Carpooled
9.7%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
6.4%

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
$64,503
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,750
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
53% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.8%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.9
Male median age 47.1
Female median age 50.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.7°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Annual Precip
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343747607179838174625039
Low °F 192128384856605952423326
Precip" 3.032.523.213.753.723.904.273.483.843.342.963.17
Snow" 19.615.110.52.60.00.00.00.00.00.74.514.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
54.4%
Good air days/yr
220
Max AQI recorded
263
PM2.5 days
101
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lordstown, OH?

Lordstown has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lordstown, OH?

The median gross rent in Lordstown is $968 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lordstown?

The median home value in Lordstown is $161,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lordstown?

The median household income in Lordstown is $64,503 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lordstown, OH?

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

Is Lordstown, OH affordable?

Yes, Lordstown is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lordstown?

Lordstown has average high temperatures of 59.7°F and average lows of 40.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2". Average annual snowfall is 67.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lordstown at a Glance

Population
3,329
Median Income
$64,503
Home Value
$161,900
Median Rent
$968/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
59.7°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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