D

Sabina, OH

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Affordability Score: 48/100

Population: 4,772 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Sabina, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,772 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (48/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $52,405, median home value of $151,500, median rent of $810 per month, and 12.5% 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 $1,029 per month (studio $778, 1BR $838, 3BR $1,349, 4BR $1,696). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,537 per year, consuming 22% 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. Pressure points are income, education, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 4.0% and poverty 19.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$52,405
Median household income
Education F
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $151,500 vs income
Commute C
24 min
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,029/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$11,537/yr
Center-based infant care (22% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$52,405
▼ 15% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,891
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Poverty Rate
19.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$151,500
▼ 45% vs national
Median Rent
$810/mo
Owner Occupied
67.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,029/mo
▼ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$778
1BR
$838
2BR
$1,029
3BR
$1,349
4BR
$1,696

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
▼ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
58.0%
Median Age
46.6
Avg. Commute
24 min
▼ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,537/yr
22% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,400/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,552/yr

What This Means

Sabina, OH receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,772. Challenges include income and education and childcare. 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 Sabina, OH affordable?
Sabina, OH receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $52,405. Median home value is $151,500.
What is the cost of living in Sabina?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $810/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,029/mo. Infant childcare $11,537/yr. Median home value $151,500.
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 →