Cost of Living in Wellston, OH
Population 5,426 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Wellston a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $108,000. A poverty rate near 23% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Wellston is about 65 miles southeast of Columbus, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 54% lower than Columbus' $235,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wellston
The median home value in Wellston is $107,900 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $749/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,159/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 63.1°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Wellston has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.
Wellston 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 | 38 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 20 | 22 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.88 | 2.28 | 3.57 | 3.94 | 3.79 | 4.39 | 4.39 | 3.11 | 3.21 | 2.87 | 2.99 | 2.88 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wellston, OH?
Wellston has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.
What is average rent in Wellston, OH?
The median gross rent in Wellston is $749 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Wellston?
The median home value in Wellston is $107,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Wellston?
The median household income in Wellston is $55,159 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wellston, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wellston is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Wellston, OH affordable?
Yes, Wellston is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Wellston?
Wellston has average high temperatures of 63.1°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Wellston at a Glance
- Population
- 5,426
- Median Income
- $55,159
- Home Value
- $107,900
- Median Rent
- $749/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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