Cost of Living in Yellow Springs, OH
Population 3,655 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Yellow Springs sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Yellow Springs sits roughly 15 miles east of Dayton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 200% higher than Dayton's $93,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Yellow Springs
The median home value in Yellow Springs is $279,700 — 8% 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 $67,477/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.5°F, with about 25" of annual snowfall. Overall, Yellow Springs has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.
Yellow Springs has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 41 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 22 | 25 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 35 | 27 |
| Precip" | 3.08 | 2.35 | 3.50 | 4.46 | 4.51 | 4.14 | 3.95 | 2.96 | 3.31 | 2.95 | 3.07 | 3.05 |
| Snow" | 8.3 | 6.6 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.8 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Yellow Springs, OH?
Yellow Springs has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.
What is average rent in Yellow Springs, OH?
The median gross rent in Yellow Springs is $849 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Yellow Springs?
The median home value in Yellow Springs is $279,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Yellow Springs?
The median household income in Yellow Springs is $67,477 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Yellow Springs, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Yellow Springs is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Yellow Springs, OH affordable?
Yes, Yellow Springs is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Yellow Springs?
Yellow Springs has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Average annual snowfall is 25". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Yellow Springs at a Glance
- Population
- 3,655
- Median Income
- $67,477
- Home Value
- $279,700
- Median Rent
- $849/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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