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Is Middleburg Heights, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,27627% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,002about $7,084/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$228,40031% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,040 a year. That is $25 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 151 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Middleburg Heights
$1,276
Fremont
$1,001
Bay Village
$989
Monroe
$1,724
Vandalia
$1,082
Worthington
$1,913
Fairview Park
$1,563

How much do households earn in Middleburg Heights?

Under $25k
12.9%
$25k–50k
19.8%
$50k–100k
40.7%
$100k–150k
19.0%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Middleburg Heights

SizeMiddleburg HeightsU.S. average
Studio$1,064$1,338
1 bedroom$1,065$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,295$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,826$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Middleburg Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Middleburg Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Middleburg Heights

🏛️ Property tax$4,252a year · 1.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$87a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Middleburg Heights

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middleburg Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $309 a month less.

Renting
$1,276
Owning
$1,585

Owning assumes a typical $228,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Middleburg Heights, OH?

Renting in Middleburg Heights costs a median of about $1,276 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Middleburg Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Middleburg Heights cheap or expensive?

Middleburg Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $85,002. It ranks 151st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Middleburg Heights?

The median homeowner in Middleburg Heights pays $4,252 a year in property taxes, about 1.86% of the median home value.

Is Middleburg 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 Middleburg Heights?

The median home value in Middleburg Heights is $228,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

15,786 people live in Middleburg Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.