Cost of Living in Pleasant Run, OH

Population 5,211 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

74
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Pleasant Run can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $164,000 against $84,392 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Pleasant Run sits roughly 11 miles northwest of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 105

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

About the Cost of Living in Pleasant Run

The median home value in Pleasant Run is $164,300 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,381/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,392/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above 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 65.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Pleasant Run has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$164,300
46% below avg
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
5% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.9x
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 88.5%
Renter-occupied 11.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,381
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,995/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
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.1%
Carpooled
4.4%
Work from home
23.6%

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
$84,392
13% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,672
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
37% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.9%
Graduate degree 6.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 37.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677583878680685544
Low °F 222332425261646254423226
Precip" 2.912.413.494.634.594.063.672.953.043.173.163.34

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pleasant Run, OH?

Pleasant Run has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pleasant Run, OH?

The median gross rent in Pleasant Run is $1,381 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pleasant Run?

The median home value in Pleasant Run is $164,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pleasant Run?

The median household income in Pleasant Run is $84,392 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pleasant Run, OH?

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

Is Pleasant Run, OH affordable?

Yes, Pleasant Run is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Run?

Pleasant Run has average high temperatures of 65.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pleasant Run at a Glance

Population
5,211
Median Income
$84,392
Home Value
$164,300
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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