Cost of Living in Wintersville, OH

Population 3,835 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Wintersville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $134,000 against median household incomes of $74,648 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Ohio.

Geographically, Wintersville is about 40 miles west of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 44
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Wintersville

The median home value in Wintersville is $134,200 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $849/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,648/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 43.1°F. Overall, Wintersville has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$134,200
56% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$222,139
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$849/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 62.0%
Renter-occupied 38.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$849
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,463/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
33.8 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.4%
Carpooled
3.0%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
22.1%

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
$74,648
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,096
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.6%
Graduate degree 9.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.9
Male median age 43.7
Female median age 54.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.1°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374050637279838275645141
Low °F 222431425159636255453528
Precip" 2.752.152.993.144.004.143.353.743.212.812.652.62

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.5%
Good air days/yr
229
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,035
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wintersville, OH?

Wintersville has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wintersville, OH?

The median gross rent in Wintersville is $849 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wintersville?

The median home value in Wintersville is $134,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wintersville?

The median household income in Wintersville is $74,648 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wintersville, OH?

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

Is Wintersville, OH affordable?

Yes, Wintersville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wintersville?

Wintersville has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.1°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wintersville at a Glance

Population
3,835
Median Income
$74,648
Home Value
$134,200
Median Rent
$849/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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