Cost of Living in Northgate, OH

Population 6,585 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

68
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Northgate offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $175,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $75,423, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Northgate sits roughly 9 miles northwest of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 57
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Northgate

The median home value in Northgate is $175,300 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,116/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,423/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 65.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Northgate has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$175,300
43% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$441,613
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.1x
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 71.2%
Renter-occupied 28.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,116
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,730/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
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.5%
Carpooled
6.7%
Walked
4.4%
Work from home
12.8%

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
$75,423
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,244
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
13% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.7%
Graduate degree 6.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 42.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677583878680685544
Low °F 222332425261646254423226
Precip" 2.912.413.494.634.594.063.672.953.043.173.163.34

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Northgate, OH?

Northgate has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.

What is average rent in Northgate, OH?

The median gross rent in Northgate is $1,116 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Northgate?

The median home value in Northgate is $175,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Northgate?

The median household income in Northgate is $75,423 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Northgate, OH?

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

Is Northgate, OH affordable?

Yes, Northgate is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Northgate?

Northgate has average high temperatures of 65.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Northgate at a Glance

Population
6,585
Median Income
$75,423
Home Value
$175,300
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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