Cost of Living in Park Layne, OH

Population 4,193 · 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

Park Layne offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $117,000 — costs less than 1.8 times median household income of $63,450, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 1.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 11 miles northeast of Dayton, Park Layne falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 38
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Park Layne

The median home value in Park Layne is $116,600 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $849/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,450/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, 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, Park Layne has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$116,600
62% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$435,796
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$849/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.4x
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 78.9%
Renter-occupied 21.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$849
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,463/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
23.1 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.4%
Carpooled
15.9%
Walked
2.7%
Work from home
1.0%

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
$63,450
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,348
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
67% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.2%
Graduate degree 1.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 38.1
Female median age 41.3

🌤 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 Park Layne, OH?

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

What is average rent in Park Layne, OH?

The median gross rent in Park Layne is $849 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Park Layne?

The median home value in Park Layne is $116,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Park Layne?

The median household income in Park Layne is $63,450 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Park Layne, OH?

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

Is Park Layne, OH affordable?

Yes, Park Layne 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 Park Layne?

Park Layne 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.

Park Layne at a Glance

Population
4,193
Median Income
$63,450
Home Value
$116,600
Median Rent
$849/mo
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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