Cost of Living in Mount Healthy, OH

Population 6,932 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

54
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Mount Healthy run well below national norms — a median of $45,546 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $126,000). Around 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located 7 miles northwest of Cincinnati, Mount Healthy falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 41
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Mount Healthy

The median home value in Mount Healthy is $126,200 — 59% 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 $45,546/year is 39% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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 65.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Mount Healthy has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$126,200
59% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$161,175
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$968/mo
26% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,114/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.9x
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 44.3%
Renter-occupied 55.7%

💰 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
27.2 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
14.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
8.2%

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
$45,546
39% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,106
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
19% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.0%
Graduate degree 2.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.7
Male median age 29.9
Female median age 43.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677583878680685544
Low °F 222332425261646254423226
Precip" 2.912.413.494.634.594.063.672.953.043.173.163.34

💨 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 Mount Healthy, OH?

Mount Healthy has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mount Healthy, OH?

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

What is the average home price in Mount Healthy?

The median home value in Mount Healthy is $126,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mount Healthy?

The median household income in Mount Healthy is $45,546 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mount Healthy, OH?

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

Is Mount Healthy, OH affordable?

Yes, Mount Healthy is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mount Healthy?

Mount Healthy has average high temperatures of 65.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mount Healthy at a Glance

Population
6,932
Median Income
$45,546
Home Value
$126,200
Median Rent
$968/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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