salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 81.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,400 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 261 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Grandview Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Grandview Heights
| Size | Grandview Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,071 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Grandview Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Grandview Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Grandview Heights
Life in Grandview Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grandview Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,137 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $583,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grandview Heights, OH?
Renting in Grandview Heights costs a median of about $1,910 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Grandview Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,400 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Grandview Heights cheap or expensive?
Grandview Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $126,909. It ranks 261st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Grandview Heights?
The median homeowner in Grandview Heights pays $9,551 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.
Is Grandview Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Grandview Heights?
The median home value in Grandview Heights is $583,300, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,647 people live in Grandview Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.