Cost of Living in Silverton, OH

Population 4,857 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Silverton is a smaller Ohio community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $49,563 and housing costs ($185,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Silverton sits roughly 7 miles northeast of Cincinnati — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Silverton

The median home value in Silverton is $185,300 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $842/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,563/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Silverton has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,300
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$60,883
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$842/mo
36% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,189/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
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 46.2%
Renter-occupied 53.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$842
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,456/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
21.0 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
5.0%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
1.0%
Work from home
10.3%

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
$49,563
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,607
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 9.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 35
Female median age 41.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

💨 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 Silverton, OH?

Silverton has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Silverton, OH?

The median gross rent in Silverton is $842 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Silverton?

The median home value in Silverton is $185,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Silverton?

The median household income in Silverton is $49,563 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Silverton, OH?

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

Is Silverton, OH affordable?

Yes, Silverton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Silverton?

Silverton has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Silverton at a Glance

Population
4,857
Median Income
$49,563
Home Value
$185,300
Median Rent
$842/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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