Cost of Living in Tallmadge, OH

Population 18,394 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Tallmadge can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $226,000 against $91,273 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Tallmadge sits roughly 5 miles east of Akron — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 104% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 74
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Tallmadge

The median home value in Tallmadge is $226,400 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,008/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,273/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 62.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Tallmadge has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$226,400
26% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$276,682
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.7x
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 81.9%
Renter-occupied 18.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,008
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,622/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
27.5 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.1%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
10.9%

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
$91,273
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,946
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
27% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.2%
Graduate degree 12.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.4
Male median age 45.4
Female median age 48

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
32.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049627381858477655241
Low °F 212230405160646255443527
Precip" 1.831.452.482.833.563.673.653.003.182.532.322.01

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
60.1%
Good air days/yr
230
Max AQI recorded
198
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
2,467
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tallmadge, OH?

Tallmadge has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tallmadge, OH?

The median gross rent in Tallmadge is $1,008 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tallmadge?

The median home value in Tallmadge is $226,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tallmadge?

The median household income in Tallmadge is $91,273 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tallmadge, OH?

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

Is Tallmadge, OH affordable?

Yes, Tallmadge is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Tallmadge?

Tallmadge has average high temperatures of 62.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 32.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tallmadge at a Glance

Population
18,394
Median Income
$91,273
Home Value
$226,400
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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