Cost of Living in Mogadore, OH

Population 3,737 · 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

Mogadore offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $168,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $74,313, 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.

Located 6 miles east of Akron, Mogadore falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Mogadore

The median home value in Mogadore is $168,400 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $952/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,313/year is equal to 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 62.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Mogadore has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$168,400
45% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$249,762
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$952/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
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 87.3%
Renter-occupied 12.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$952
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,566/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
23.5 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.8%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
0.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
16.3%

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
$74,313
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,814
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%
Graduate degree 8.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43
Male median age 41.2
Female median age 46.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
32.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049627381858477655241
Low °F 212230405160646255443527
Precip" 1.831.452.482.833.563.673.653.003.182.532.322.01

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.9%
Good air days/yr
159
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
241
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
2,745
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mogadore, OH?

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

What is average rent in Mogadore, OH?

The median gross rent in Mogadore is $952 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mogadore?

The median home value in Mogadore is $168,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mogadore?

The median household income in Mogadore is $74,313 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mogadore, OH?

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

Is Mogadore, OH affordable?

Yes, Mogadore 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 Mogadore?

Mogadore has average high temperatures of 62.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 32.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mogadore at a Glance

Population
3,737
Median Income
$74,313
Home Value
$168,400
Median Rent
$952/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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