Cost of Living in Springdale, OH

Population 10,983 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

72
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Springdale offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $171,000 — costs less than 2.4 times median household income of $72,500, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Springdale sits roughly 11 miles north of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Springdale

The median home value in Springdale is $171,400 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,243/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,500/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, 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, Springdale has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$171,400
44% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$231,101
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
5% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,636/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.5x
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 59.4%
Renter-occupied 40.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,243
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,857/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
8.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.7%
Carpooled
11.9%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
8.0%

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
$72,500
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,828
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
23% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.4%
Graduate degree 12.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 35.1
Female median age 39

🌤 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 Springdale, OH?

Springdale has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Springdale, OH?

The median gross rent in Springdale is $1,243 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Springdale?

The median home value in Springdale is $171,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Springdale?

The median household income in Springdale is $72,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Springdale, OH?

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

Is Springdale, OH affordable?

Yes, Springdale is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Springdale?

Springdale 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.

Springdale at a Glance

Population
10,983
Median Income
$72,500
Home Value
$171,400
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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