Cost of Living in Perry Heights, OH

Population 8,672 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

58
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Perry Heights sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 20 miles south of Akron, Perry Heights falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 37% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 70

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

About the Cost of Living in Perry Heights

The median home value in Perry Heights is $152,100 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $922/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,288/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 42.1°F, with about 47.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Perry Heights has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$152,100
50% below avg
Median Rent
$922/mo
30% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.7x
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 65.4%
Renter-occupied 34.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$922
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,536/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
21.4 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.5%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
12.6%

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
$63,288
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,908
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
55% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.5%
Graduate degree 2.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.1
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 47.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
42.1°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948627280848376635140
Low °F 202229405059636255443426
Precip" 2.922.443.233.864.134.434.143.613.503.343.082.89
Snow" 13.412.07.61.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.38.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.7%
Good air days/yr
283
Max AQI recorded
262
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Perry Heights, OH?

Perry Heights has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.

What is average rent in Perry Heights, OH?

The median gross rent in Perry Heights is $922 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Perry Heights?

The median home value in Perry Heights is $152,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Perry Heights?

The median household income in Perry Heights is $63,288 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Perry Heights, OH?

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

Is Perry Heights, OH affordable?

Yes, Perry Heights is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Perry Heights?

Perry Heights has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 42.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 47.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Perry Heights at a Glance

Population
8,672
Median Income
$63,288
Home Value
$152,100
Median Rent
$922/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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