Cost of Living in Wadsworth, OH

Population 24,302 · 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

Under 25,000 residents gives Wadsworth a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $236,000.

Geographically, Wadsworth sits roughly 12 miles west of Akron. Median home values run roughly 112% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77

Rent 78

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

About the Cost of Living in Wadsworth

The median home value in Wadsworth is $235,600 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,024/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,581/year is 4% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 59.6°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Wadsworth has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$235,600

23% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$307,330

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,024/mo

22% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,833/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

19.2x

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 67.1%

Renter-occupied 32.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,024

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,638/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

25.9 min

4% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

15.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

75.9%

Carpooled

5.6%

Public transit

0.0%

Walked

2.1%

Work from home

15.5%

⚡ 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

$77,581

4% above avg

Per Capita Income

$43,211

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

36% below avg

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Labor Force Participation

67.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.2%

Graduate degree 14.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7

Male median age 37.9

Female median age 42.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.6°F

Avg Low

39.5°F

Annual Precip

36.9"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	37	47	60	71	79	82	80	74	63	49	38
Low °F	18	20	28	38	48	57	61	58	50	41	32	24
Precip"	2.43	1.86	2.84	3.58	3.84	4.01	3.72	3.48	3.23	2.92	2.55	2.40

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good

62.8%

Good air days/yr

285

Max AQI recorded

226

PM2.5 days

137

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90%

4-Year Graduation Rate

19.9:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

4,715

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wadsworth, OH?

Wadsworth has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wadsworth, OH?

The median gross rent in Wadsworth is $1,024 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wadsworth?

The median home value in Wadsworth is $235,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wadsworth?

The median household income in Wadsworth is $77,581 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wadsworth, OH?

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

Is Wadsworth, OH affordable?

Yes, Wadsworth is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wadsworth?

Wadsworth has average high temperatures of 59.6°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 36.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wadsworth at a Glance

Population: 24,302
Median Income: $77,581
Home Value: $235,600
Median Rent: $1,024/mo
Unemployment: 3.1%
Avg High Temp: 59.6°F
Sales Tax: 7.2%

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