C+

Dellroy, OH

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Affordability Score: 63/100

Population: 1,567 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Dellroy, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,567 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (63/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $76,827, median home value of $235,200, median rent of $842 per month, and 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,086 per month (studio $749, 1BR $846, 3BR $1,371, 4BR $1,451). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,025 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Dellroy, OH include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 3.9% and poverty 7.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$76,827
Median household income
Education F
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.1x
Home value $235,200 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,086/mo
2BR fair market rent (17% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$9,025/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$76,827
▲ 24% vs national
Per Capita Income
$41,709
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Poverty Rate
7.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$235,200
▼ 14% vs national
Median Rent
$842/mo
Owner Occupied
85.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,086/mo
▼ 9% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$749
1BR
$846
2BR
$1,086
3BR
$1,371
4BR
$1,451

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
▼ 15 ppt vs national
High School+
67.5%
Median Age
54.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,025/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,320/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,384/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,200/yr

What This Means

Dellroy, OH receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (63/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,567. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Dellroy, OH affordable?
Dellroy, OH receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (63/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $76,827. Median home value is $235,200.
What is the cost of living in Dellroy?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $842/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,086/mo. Infant childcare $9,025/yr. Median home value $235,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →