Cost of Living in Shadyside, OH
Population 3,458 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Shadyside a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $125,000. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Shadyside is about 50 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Shadyside
The median home value in Shadyside is $125,100 — 59% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $854/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,081/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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 43.1°F. Overall, Shadyside has a cost of living index of 51 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% less expensive.
Shadyside has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 51 | 41 |
| Low °F | 22 | 24 | 31 | 42 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 28 |
| Precip" | 2.75 | 2.15 | 2.99 | 3.14 | 4.00 | 4.14 | 3.35 | 3.74 | 3.21 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 2.62 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Shadyside, OH?
Shadyside has a cost index of 51 (100 = national average). It is 49% below the national average.
What is average rent in Shadyside, OH?
The median gross rent in Shadyside is $854 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Shadyside?
The median home value in Shadyside is $125,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Shadyside?
The median household income in Shadyside is $55,081 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Shadyside, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Shadyside is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Shadyside, OH affordable?
Yes, Shadyside is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 51 — about 49% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Shadyside?
Shadyside has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.1°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Shadyside at a Glance
- Population
- 3,458
- Median Income
- $55,081
- Home Value
- $125,100
- Median Rent
- $854/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 61.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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