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Elmore, OH

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Affordability Score: 74/100

Population: 2,891 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Elmore, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,891 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (74/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $88,611, median home value of $197,100, median rent of $398 per month, and 36.7% 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 $1,106 per month (studio $807, 1BR $843, 3BR $1,326, 4BR $1,696). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,537 per year, consuming 13% 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 Elmore, OH include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.6% and poverty 7.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$88,611
Median household income
Education C+
36.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A
2.2x
Home value $197,100 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,106/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$11,537/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$88,611
▲ 43% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,118
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$197,100
▼ 28% vs national
Median Rent
$398/mo
Owner Occupied
91.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,106/mo
▼ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$807
1BR
$843
2BR
$1,106
3BR
$1,326
4BR
$1,696

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
▲ 7 ppt vs national
High School+
66.9%
Median Age
37.3
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,537/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,400/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,552/yr

What This Means

Elmore, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,891. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Elmore, OH affordable?
Elmore, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $88,611. Median home value is $197,100.
What is the cost of living in Elmore?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $398/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,106/mo. Infant childcare $11,537/yr. Median home value $197,100.
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 →