Cost of Living in North Ridgeville, OH

Population 36,043 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Ridgeville lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $255,000 — 16% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Ohio. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, North Ridgeville sits roughly 20 miles west of Cleveland. Median home values run roughly 171% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84
Rent 81

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

About the Cost of Living in North Ridgeville

The median home value in North Ridgeville is $254,700 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,067/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,234/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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 59.2°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, North Ridgeville has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$254,700
16% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$319,443
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
19% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,741/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
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 89.8%
Renter-occupied 10.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,067
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,681/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
27.9 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
7.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
13.3%

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
$94,234
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,155
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
39% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.8%
Graduate degree 11.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41
Male median age 38.8
Female median age 42.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.2°F
Avg Low
41.2°F
Annual Precip
36.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343645597079828075634939
Low °F 202129394959626053433426
Precip" 2.111.662.483.283.643.873.563.633.743.502.962.29

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
90.9%
Good air days/yr
90
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
243
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
4,477
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Ridgeville, OH?

North Ridgeville has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in North Ridgeville, OH?

The median gross rent in North Ridgeville is $1,067 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Ridgeville?

The median home value in North Ridgeville is $254,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Ridgeville?

The median household income in North Ridgeville is $94,234 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Ridgeville, OH?

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

Is North Ridgeville, OH affordable?

Yes, North Ridgeville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in North Ridgeville?

North Ridgeville has average high temperatures of 59.2°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 36.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Ridgeville at a Glance

Population
36,043
Median Income
$94,234
Home Value
$254,700
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
59.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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