Cost of Living in White Oak, OH

Population 18,845 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in White Oak can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $191,000 against $71,789 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Geographically, White Oak sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 11% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 63
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in White Oak

The median home value in White Oak is $190,900 — 37% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $942/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,789/year is 4% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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 65.1°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, White Oak has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$190,900
37% below avg
Median Rent
$942/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.9x
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 69.7%
Renter-occupied 30.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$942
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,556/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
26.6 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.2%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
14.0%

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
$71,789
4% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,523
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.2%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9
Male median age 35.8
Female median age 40.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454677583878680685544
Low °F 222332425261646254423226
Precip" 2.912.413.494.634.594.063.672.953.043.173.163.34

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
35.3%
Good air days/yr
193
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in White Oak, OH?

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

What is average rent in White Oak, OH?

The median gross rent in White Oak is $942 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in White Oak?

The median home value in White Oak is $190,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in White Oak?

The median household income in White Oak is $71,789 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in White Oak, OH?

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

Is White Oak, OH affordable?

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

What is the weather like in White Oak?

White Oak has average high temperatures of 65.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

White Oak at a Glance

Population
18,845
Median Income
$71,789
Home Value
$190,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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