Cost of Living in Mulberry, OH

Population 3,850 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Mulberry stay well under national norms: a median home value of $211,000 against median household incomes of $75,223 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio.

Geographically, Mulberry sits roughly 14 miles east of Cincinnati. Housing prices track closely with Cincinnati's $215,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 69
Rent 96

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

About the Cost of Living in Mulberry

The median home value in Mulberry is $210,700 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,264/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,223/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Mulberry has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$210,700
31% below avg
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
4% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
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 67.9%
Renter-occupied 32.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,264
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,878/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
25.1 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
1.5%
Work from home
15.5%

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
$75,223
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,815
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
27% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.7%
Graduate degree 15.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 55.5
Male median age 52.8
Female median age 58.9

🌤 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 Mulberry, OH?

Mulberry has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mulberry, OH?

The median gross rent in Mulberry is $1,264 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mulberry?

The median home value in Mulberry is $210,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mulberry?

The median household income in Mulberry is $75,223 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mulberry, OH?

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

Is Mulberry, OH affordable?

Yes, Mulberry is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mulberry?

Mulberry 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.

Mulberry at a Glance

Population
3,850
Median Income
$75,223
Home Value
$210,700
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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