Cost of Living in Mount Repose, OH

Population 4,032 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Mount Repose a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $233,000.

Geographically, Mount Repose sits roughly 15 miles east of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 60

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

About the Cost of Living in Mount Repose

The median home value in Mount Repose is $233,000 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $784/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,353/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Mount Repose has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,000
24% below avg
Median Rent
$784/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.8x
Favors renting
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 86.2%
Renter-occupied 13.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$784
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,398/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
25.4 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.4%
Carpooled
4.5%
Walked
2.5%
Work from home
15.2%

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
$95,353
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,257
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
3% above avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
73.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.2%
Graduate degree 13.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 40.1
Female median age 44.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
77.9%
Good air days/yr
175
Max AQI recorded
157
PM2.5 days
201
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mount Repose, OH?

Mount Repose has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mount Repose, OH?

The median gross rent in Mount Repose is $784 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mount Repose?

The median home value in Mount Repose is $233,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mount Repose?

The median household income in Mount Repose is $95,353 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mount Repose, OH?

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

Is Mount Repose, OH affordable?

Yes, Mount Repose is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mount Repose?

Mount Repose has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mount Repose at a Glance

Population
4,032
Median Income
$95,353
Home Value
$233,000
Median Rent
$784/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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