Cost of Living in Vermilion, OH

Population 10,451 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Vermilion stay well under national norms: a median home value of $172,000 against median household incomes of $73,052 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio.

Located 35 miles west of Cleveland, Vermilion falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 83% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56

Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Vermilion

The median home value in Vermilion is $172,000 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,123/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,052/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 59.2°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Vermilion has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$172,000

44% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$257,543

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,123/mo

15% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.8x

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 80.6%

Renter-occupied 19.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,123

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,737/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

27.2 min

1% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

6.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

80.9%

Carpooled

11.8%

Public transit

0.0%

Walked

0.2%

Work from home

6.6%

⚡ 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

$73,052

2% below avg

Per Capita Income

$46,285

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

25% below avg

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Labor Force Participation

58.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.7%

Graduate degree 9.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.8

Male median age 45.6

Female median age 51.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.2°F

Avg Low

41.2°F

Annual Precip

36.7"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	36	45	59	70	79	82	80	75	63	49	39
Low °F	20	21	29	39	49	59	62	60	53	43	34	26
Precip"	2.11	1.66	2.48	3.28	3.64	3.87	3.56	3.63	3.74	3.50	2.96	2.29

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%

4-Year Graduation Rate

21.1:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

1,775

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Vermilion, OH?

Vermilion has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.

What is average rent in Vermilion, OH?

The median gross rent in Vermilion is $1,123 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Vermilion?

The median home value in Vermilion is $172,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Vermilion?

The median household income in Vermilion is $73,052 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Vermilion, OH?

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

Is Vermilion, OH affordable?

Yes, Vermilion is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Vermilion?

Vermilion has average high temperatures of 59.2°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 36.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Vermilion at a Glance

Population: 10,451
Median Income: $73,052
Home Value: $172,000
Median Rent: $1,123/mo
Unemployment: 3.6%
Avg High Temp: 59.2°F
Sales Tax: 7.2%

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