Here's what it costs to live in Cincinnati, Ohio, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,001 per month, while the typical home is valued around $230,900. Households earn a median of $52,909 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 54. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$52,909
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,001
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$230,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
311,224
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.2 yrs
Census ACS
54.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
32
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$915
Per month
Avg Home Value
$208,006
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 45202 | — | $1,412 | $432,600 |
| ZIP 45203 | — | $770 | $284,700 |
| ZIP 45204 | — | $730 | $90,700 |
| ZIP 45205 | — | $819 | $90,900 |
| ZIP 45206 | — | $794 | $251,600 |
| ZIP 45207 | — | $895 | $129,800 |
| ZIP 45208 | — | $1,275 | $483,100 |
| ZIP 45209 | — | $1,171 | $355,100 |
| ZIP 45211 | — | $847 | $138,100 |
| ZIP 45212 | — | $868 | $204,000 |
Showing top 10 of 32 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
13
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.2%
The cost of living index for Cincinnati is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Cincinnati is $1,001 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Cincinnati is $52,909 per year.
The median home value in Cincinnati is $230,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Cincinnati has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Ohio is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
