Cost of Living in Northridge, OH

Population 7,546 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Northridge stay well under national norms: a median home value of $172,000 against median household incomes of $77,130 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio.

Northridge is about 25 miles northeast of Dayton, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 84% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56
Rent 80

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

About the Cost of Living in Northridge

The median home value in Northridge is $171,700 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,054/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,130/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.5°F, with about 25" of annual snowfall. Overall, Northridge has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$171,700
44% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$179,482
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.6x
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 77.4%
Renter-occupied 22.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,054
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,668/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
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
88.7%
Carpooled
4.4%
Walked
0.0%
Work from home
6.9%

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
$77,130
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,706
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.8%
Graduate degree 8.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 34
Female median age 51.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374152657483868579665342
Low °F 222533435463666457463527
Precip" 3.082.353.504.464.514.143.952.963.312.953.073.05
Snow" 8.36.63.90.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
196
Max AQI recorded
262
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Northridge, OH?

Northridge has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.

What is average rent in Northridge, OH?

The median gross rent in Northridge is $1,054 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Northridge?

The median home value in Northridge is $171,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Northridge?

The median household income in Northridge is $77,130 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Northridge, OH?

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

Is Northridge, OH affordable?

Yes, Northridge is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Northridge?

Northridge has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Average annual snowfall is 25". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Northridge at a Glance

Population
7,546
Median Income
$77,130
Home Value
$171,700
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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