Cost of Living in Walbridge, OH

Population 3,027 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

53
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Walbridge 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. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Walbridge sits roughly 7 miles southeast of Toledo. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 42
Rent 69

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

About the Cost of Living in Walbridge

The median home value in Walbridge is $126,900 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $906/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,719/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.4%, 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 60.2°F and lows of 42.6°F. Overall, Walbridge has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$126,900
58% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$554,443
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$906/mo
31% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.7x
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 71.2%
Renter-occupied 28.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$906
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,520/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
20.7 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
92.5%
Carpooled
1.4%
Walked
2.8%
Work from home
3.3%

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
$56,719
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,725
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
53% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.5%
Graduate degree 2.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 44.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.2°F
Avg Low
42.6°F
Annual Precip
32.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343647607181858276645038
Low °F 202229405161656355453426
Precip" 1.791.752.313.263.503.243.243.493.062.362.272.09

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
82.2%
Good air days/yr
126
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
241
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Walbridge, OH?

Walbridge has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.

What is average rent in Walbridge, OH?

The median gross rent in Walbridge is $906 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Walbridge?

The median home value in Walbridge is $126,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Walbridge?

The median household income in Walbridge is $56,719 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Walbridge, OH?

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

Is Walbridge, OH affordable?

Yes, Walbridge is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Walbridge?

Walbridge has average high temperatures of 60.2°F and average lows of 42.6°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Walbridge at a Glance

Population
3,027
Median Income
$56,719
Home Value
$126,900
Median Rent
$906/mo
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg High Temp
60.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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