Cost of Living in Whitehouse, OH

Population 4,757 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Whitehouse is a smaller Ohio community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $89,375 and housing costs ($253,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Whitehouse sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Toledo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 137% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 83
Rent 70

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

About the Cost of Living in Whitehouse

The median home value in Whitehouse is $253,200 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $915/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,375/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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 61.9°F and lows of 42.6°F, with about 37.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Whitehouse has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$253,200
17% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$234,047
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$915/mo
30% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
Favors renting
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 78.0%
Renter-occupied 22.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$915
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,529/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
26.4 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.8%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
8.2%

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
$89,375
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,513
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
46% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.7%
Graduate degree 15.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.7
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 45.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.9°F
Avg Low
42.6°F
Annual Precip
35"
Annual Snowfall
37.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353848627383878478655139
Low °F 202230405161646355443526
Precip" 2.372.282.613.453.823.453.273.152.932.592.652.44
Snow" 12.310.25.31.30.00.00.00.00.00.11.76.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
59.5%
Good air days/yr
190
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
162
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
4,298
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Whitehouse, OH?

Whitehouse has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Whitehouse, OH?

The median gross rent in Whitehouse is $915 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Whitehouse?

The median home value in Whitehouse is $253,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Whitehouse?

The median household income in Whitehouse is $89,375 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Whitehouse, OH?

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

Is Whitehouse, OH affordable?

Yes, Whitehouse is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Whitehouse?

Whitehouse has average high temperatures of 61.9°F and average lows of 42.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35". Average annual snowfall is 37.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Whitehouse at a Glance

Population
4,757
Median Income
$89,375
Home Value
$253,200
Median Rent
$915/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
61.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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