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.
Median Household Income
$52,909
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,001
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$230,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
54.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
51
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Cincinnati?
The cost of living index for Cincinnati is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Cincinnati?
The median gross rent in Cincinnati is $1,001 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Cincinnati?
The median household income in Cincinnati is $52,909 per year.
What is the median home value in Cincinnati?
The median home value in Cincinnati is $230,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Cincinnati?
Tax data for Ohio is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
