Cost of Living in Woodlawn, OH

Population 3,885 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Woodlawn can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $178,000 against $66,712 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Woodlawn sits roughly 8 miles north of Cincinnati — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 111

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodlawn

The median home value in Woodlawn is $177,600 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,464/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,712/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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, Woodlawn has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$177,600
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$152,343
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,464/mo
11% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,660/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.1x
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 37.4%
Renter-occupied 62.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,464
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,078/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
23.2 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.6%
Carpooled
11.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
14.8%

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
$66,712
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,244
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Labor Force Participation
73.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.0%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3
Male median age 38.8
Female median age 37.3

🌤 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 Woodlawn, OH?

Woodlawn has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Woodlawn, OH?

The median gross rent in Woodlawn is $1,464 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodlawn?

The median home value in Woodlawn is $177,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodlawn?

The median household income in Woodlawn is $66,712 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodlawn, OH?

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

Is Woodlawn, OH affordable?

Yes, Woodlawn is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Woodlawn?

Woodlawn 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.

Woodlawn at a Glance

Population
3,885
Median Income
$66,712
Home Value
$177,600
Median Rent
$1,464/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
65.1°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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