Cost of Living in Middleburg Heights, OH

Population 15,817 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Middleburg Heights offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $213,000 — costs less than 2.7 times median household income of $78,324, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 2.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Middleburg Heights sits roughly 10 miles southwest of Cleveland. Median home values run roughly 126% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 70
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Middleburg Heights

The median home value in Middleburg Heights is $213,100 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,014/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,324/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, 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 60.8°F and lows of 44.0°F, with about 63.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Middleburg Heights has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$213,100
30% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$264,486
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.5x
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 71.6%
Renter-occupied 28.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,014
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,628/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
23.9 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.5%
Carpooled
5.1%
Public transit
3.2%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
10.4%

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
$78,324
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,319
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
57% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 13.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.4
Male median age 45.6
Female median age 50.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363947607180848276645140
Low °F 222431415161656457473728
Precip" 2.992.493.063.753.793.833.673.563.933.603.372.99
Snow" 18.415.110.82.70.00.00.00.00.00.14.512.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
32.1%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
276
PM2.5 days
83
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Middleburg Heights, OH?

Middleburg Heights has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Middleburg Heights, OH?

The median gross rent in Middleburg Heights is $1,014 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Middleburg Heights?

The median home value in Middleburg Heights is $213,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Middleburg Heights?

The median household income in Middleburg Heights is $78,324 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Middleburg Heights, OH?

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

Is Middleburg Heights, OH affordable?

Yes, Middleburg Heights is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Middleburg Heights?

Middleburg Heights has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 63.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Middleburg Heights at a Glance

Population
15,817
Median Income
$78,324
Home Value
$213,100
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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