Cost of Living in Orrville, OH

Population 8,361 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Orrville offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $179,000 — costs less than 2.5 times median household income of $70,103, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Orrville sits roughly 20 miles southwest of Akron — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 61% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Orrville

The median home value in Orrville is $178,500 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $851/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,103/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 59.6°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Orrville has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$178,500
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$231,779
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$851/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.5x
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 63.8%
Renter-occupied 36.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$851
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,465/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
21.0 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.7%
Carpooled
14.3%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
4.5%

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
$70,103
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,366
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 9.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 34.3
Female median age 41.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.6°F
Avg Low
39.5°F
Annual Precip
36.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343747607179828074634938
Low °F 182028384857615850413224
Precip" 2.431.862.843.583.844.013.723.483.232.922.552.40

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,674
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Orrville, OH?

Orrville has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Orrville, OH?

The median gross rent in Orrville is $851 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Orrville?

The median home value in Orrville is $178,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Orrville?

The median household income in Orrville is $70,103 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Orrville, OH?

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

Is Orrville, OH affordable?

Yes, Orrville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Orrville?

Orrville has average high temperatures of 59.6°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 36.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Orrville at a Glance

Population
8,361
Median Income
$70,103
Home Value
$178,500
Median Rent
$851/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
59.6°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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