Cost of Living in Struthers, OH

Population 9,995 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

44
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Struthers 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.

Located 50 miles east of Akron, Struthers falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 30
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Struthers

The median home value in Struthers is $92,800 — 70% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $845/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,894/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 59.7°F and lows of 40.1°F, with about 67.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Struthers has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$92,800
70% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$127,930
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$845/mo
36% below avg
Zillow Rent
$950/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.2x
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 67.6%
Renter-occupied 32.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$845
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,459/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
23.1 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.9%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$51,894
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,964
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.4%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.5
Male median age 40.6
Female median age 42.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.7°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Annual Precip
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343747607179838174625039
Low °F 192128384856605952423326
Precip" 3.032.523.213.753.723.904.273.483.843.342.963.17
Snow" 19.615.110.52.60.00.00.00.00.00.74.514.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
226
Max AQI recorded
250
PM2.5 days
115
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,725
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Struthers, OH?

Struthers has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.

What is average rent in Struthers, OH?

The median gross rent in Struthers is $845 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Struthers?

The median home value in Struthers is $92,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Struthers?

The median household income in Struthers is $51,894 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Struthers, OH?

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

Is Struthers, OH affordable?

Yes, Struthers is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Struthers?

Struthers has average high temperatures of 59.7°F and average lows of 40.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2". Average annual snowfall is 67.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Struthers at a Glance

Population
9,995
Median Income
$51,894
Home Value
$92,800
Median Rent
$845/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
59.7°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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