Cost of Living in Wilkshire Hills, OH

Population 3,048 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Wilkshire Hills a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $259,000.

Geographically, Wilkshire Hills is about 30 miles south of Akron, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 133% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 85
Rent 61

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

About the Cost of Living in Wilkshire Hills

The median home value in Wilkshire Hills is $259,000 — 15% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $797/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,219/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 41.6°F. Overall, Wilkshire Hills has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$259,000
15% below avg
Median Rent
$797/mo
39% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.1x
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 61.4%
Renter-occupied 38.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$797
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,411/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
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.0%
Carpooled
3.5%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
11.2%

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
$66,219
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,737
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.4%
Graduate degree 9.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 40.7
Female median age 44.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.9°F
Avg Low
41.6°F
Annual Precip
38.7"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374050637380848276655241
Low °F 212330405059636053423326
Precip" 2.622.273.053.783.774.233.743.652.973.162.702.73

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wilkshire Hills, OH?

Wilkshire Hills has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wilkshire Hills, OH?

The median gross rent in Wilkshire Hills is $797 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wilkshire Hills?

The median home value in Wilkshire Hills is $259,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Wilkshire Hills?

The median household income in Wilkshire Hills is $66,219 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wilkshire Hills, OH?

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

Is Wilkshire Hills, OH affordable?

Yes, Wilkshire Hills is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wilkshire Hills?

Wilkshire Hills has average high temperatures of 61.9°F and average lows of 41.6°F. Annual precipitation is 38.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wilkshire Hills at a Glance

Population
3,048
Median Income
$66,219
Home Value
$259,000
Median Rent
$797/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
61.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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