Cost of Living in Pepper Pike, OH

Population 6,807 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

183
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Pepper Pike sits 83% above the national median — $558,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $215,373 (189% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Pepper Pike sits roughly 11 miles east of Cleveland. Median home values run roughly 493% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 183

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

About the Cost of Living in Pepper Pike

The median home value in Pepper Pike is $558,300 — 83% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $215,373/year is 189% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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 58.9°F and lows of 45.8°F. Overall, Pepper Pike has a cost of living index of 183 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 83% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$558,300
83% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$62,090
Zillow ZHVI
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 95.9%
Renter-occupied 4.1%

🛒 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
23.5 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
7.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
18.5%

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
$215,373
189% above avg
Per Capita Income
$111,447
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
71% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.1%
Graduate degree 51.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.6
Male median age 48
Female median age 44.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
45.8°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576877818074635140
Low °F 242531415363686760493830
Precip" 1.761.532.353.103.512.843.663.452.943.242.922.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
32.1%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
276
PM2.5 days
83
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pepper Pike, OH?

Pepper Pike has a cost index of 183 (100 = national average). It is 83% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Pepper Pike?

The median home value in Pepper Pike is $558,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pepper Pike?

The median household income in Pepper Pike is $215,373 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pepper Pike, OH?

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

Is Pepper Pike, OH affordable?

Pepper Pike is above average in cost of living, with an index of 183 — about 83% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pepper Pike?

Pepper Pike has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 45.8°F. Annual precipitation is 33.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pepper Pike at a Glance

Population
6,807
Median Income
$215,373
Home Value
$558,300
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
58.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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