Cost of Living in Monfort Heights, OH

Population 12,203 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Monfort Heights can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $212,000 against $79,989 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Monfort Heights sits roughly 6 miles northwest of Cincinnati. Housing prices track closely with Cincinnati's $215,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 69
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Monfort Heights

The median home value in Monfort Heights is $211,500 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $971/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,989/year is 7% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 23.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Monfort Heights has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$211,500
31% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$188,203
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$971/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
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 79.9%
Renter-occupied 20.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$971
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,585/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
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.2%
Carpooled
5.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
12.5%

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
$79,989
7% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,290
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
43% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.3%
Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.7
Male median age 39.6
Female median age 36.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454667583868579675443
Low °F 232634445462666557463528
Precip" 3.303.174.164.534.674.753.833.433.113.353.233.73
Snow" 7.76.73.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.1

💨 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 Monfort Heights, OH?

Monfort Heights has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Monfort Heights, OH?

The median gross rent in Monfort Heights is $971 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Monfort Heights?

The median home value in Monfort Heights is $211,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Monfort Heights?

The median household income in Monfort Heights is $79,989 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Monfort Heights, OH?

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

Is Monfort Heights, OH affordable?

Yes, Monfort Heights is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Monfort Heights?

Monfort Heights has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 23.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Monfort Heights at a Glance

Population
12,203
Median Income
$79,989
Home Value
$211,500
Median Rent
$971/mo
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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