Cost of Living in Wellington, OH
Population 4,514 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Wellington offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $181,000 — costs less than 2.6 times median household income of $68,510, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Wellington is about 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 93% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wellington
The median home value in Wellington is $181,400 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $757/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,510/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, 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, Wellington has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.
Wellington has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| 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 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wellington, OH?
Wellington has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.
What is average rent in Wellington, OH?
The median gross rent in Wellington is $757 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $181,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Wellington?
The median household income in Wellington is $68,510 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wellington, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wellington is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Wellington, OH affordable?
Yes, Wellington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Wellington?
Wellington 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.
Wellington at a Glance
- Population
- 4,514
- Median Income
- $68,510
- Home Value
- $181,400
- Median Rent
- $757/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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