Cost of Living in Munroe Falls, OH

Population 5,019 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Munroe Falls offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $224,000 — costs less than 3 times median household income of $75,089, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Located 6 miles northeast of Akron, Munroe Falls falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 101% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Munroe Falls

The median home value in Munroe Falls is $223,800 — 27% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $75,089/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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, Munroe Falls has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$223,800
27% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$395,769
Zillow ZHVI
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 80.1%
Renter-occupied 19.9%

🛒 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
9.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.1%
Carpooled
11.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.8%

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
$75,089
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,939
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.3%
Graduate degree 15.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.6
Male median age 43.4
Female median age 55.2

🌤 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 46 — Good
60.1%
Good air days/yr
230
Max AQI recorded
198
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Munroe Falls, OH?

Munroe Falls has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Munroe Falls?

The median home value in Munroe Falls is $223,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Munroe Falls?

The median household income in Munroe Falls is $75,089 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Munroe Falls, OH?

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

Is Munroe Falls, OH affordable?

Yes, Munroe Falls is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Munroe Falls?

Munroe Falls 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.

Munroe Falls at a Glance

Population
5,019
Median Income
$75,089
Home Value
$223,800
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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