Cost of Living in Wellsville, OH

Population 3,096 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

34
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Wellsville run well below national norms — a median of $29,440 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $55,000). Around 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Wellsville is about 35 miles west of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 71% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 18
Rent 57

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

About the Cost of Living in Wellsville

The median home value in Wellsville is $55,400 — 82% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $753/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $29,440/year is 61% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.6%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Wellsville has a cost of living index of 34 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$55,400
82% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$284,792
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$753/mo
43% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
6.1x
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 59.3%
Renter-occupied 40.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$753
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,367/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
21.8 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.3%
Carpooled
13.1%
Work from home
2.6%

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
$29,440
61% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,973
Unemployment Rate
10.6%
120% above avg
Poverty Rate
30.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.4%
Graduate degree 1.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.4
Male median age 42
Female median age 42.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364049627279838275635141
Low °F 212330415159636255443427
Precip" 2.962.623.153.323.834.124.263.523.302.832.862.84
Snow" 13.311.77.61.00.00.00.00.00.00.42.47.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 11 — Good
98.4%
Good air days/yr
74
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
706
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wellsville, OH?

Wellsville has a cost index of 34 (100 = national average). It is 66% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wellsville, OH?

The median gross rent in Wellsville is $753 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wellsville?

The median home value in Wellsville is $55,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wellsville?

The median household income in Wellsville is $29,440 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wellsville, OH?

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

Is Wellsville, OH affordable?

Yes, Wellsville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 34 — about 66% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wellsville?

Wellsville has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Average annual snowfall is 44.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wellsville at a Glance

Population
3,096
Median Income
$29,440
Home Value
$55,400
Median Rent
$753/mo
Unemployment
10.6%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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