Cost of Living in New Lebanon, OH

Population 3,768 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in New Lebanon can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $108,000 against $64,286 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. Around 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located 11 miles west of Dayton, New Lebanon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 35
Rent 69

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

About the Cost of Living in New Lebanon

The median home value in New Lebanon is $108,200 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $903/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,286/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 64.2°F and lows of 44.0°F. Overall, New Lebanon has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$108,200
65% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$241,704
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$903/mo
31% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.0x
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 73.3%
Renter-occupied 26.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$903
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,517/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
26.9 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.0%
Carpooled
10.2%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$64,286
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,295
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.1%
Graduate degree 1.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 34.4
Female median age 39.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.2°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394353657583868579675443
Low °F 222533435362656356453527
Precip" 2.912.333.484.374.214.903.632.812.973.023.133.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.9%
Good air days/yr
196
Max AQI recorded
246
PM2.5 days
116
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,112
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Lebanon, OH?

New Lebanon has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Lebanon, OH?

The median gross rent in New Lebanon is $903 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Lebanon?

The median home value in New Lebanon is $108,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in New Lebanon?

The median household income in New Lebanon is $64,286 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Lebanon, OH?

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

Is New Lebanon, OH affordable?

Yes, New Lebanon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Lebanon?

New Lebanon has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Lebanon at a Glance

Population
3,768
Median Income
$64,286
Home Value
$108,200
Median Rent
$903/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
64.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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