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Is North Ridgeville, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9089% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,289about $8,691/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$270,10019% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,320 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 259 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Ridgeville
$1,908
$1,083
$2,200
$1,622
$1,807
$1,335

How much do households earn in North Ridgeville?

Under $25k
6.7%
$25k–50k
17.3%
$50k–100k
39.5%
$100k–150k
23.3%
$150k+
11.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Ridgeville

SizeNorth RidgevilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$857$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,089$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,771$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,308$2,098

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

How expensive is North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Ridgeville

🏛️ Property tax$3,866a year · 1.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$125a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Ridgeville

Commute to work26 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home89.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Ridgeville?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $34 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,908
Owning
$1,874

Owning assumes a typical $270,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Ridgeville, OH?

Renting in North Ridgeville costs a median of about $1,908 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in North Ridgeville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,320 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Ridgeville cheap or expensive?

North Ridgeville is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $104,289. It ranks 259th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Ridgeville?

The median homeowner in North Ridgeville pays $3,866 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.

Is North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville?

The median home value in North Ridgeville is $270,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

36,627 people live in North Ridgeville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.