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Is University Heights, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,55911% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,583about $8,715/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$242,70027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 67.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,360 a year. That is $30 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 211 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

University Heights
$1,559
Englewood
$1,109
Blue Ash
$1,876
Bridgetown
$1,199
Clayton
$1,183
East Cleveland
$880
Warrensville Heights
$965

How much do households earn in University Heights?

Under $25k
10.9%
$25k–50k
16.6%
$50k–100k
32.2%
$100k–150k
20.5%
$150k+
17.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in University Heights

SizeUniversity HeightsU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,544$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,910$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,204$2,098

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

How expensive is University 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 University Heights, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in University Heights

🏛️ Property tax$7,032a year · 2.90% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in University Heights

Commute to work19.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree67.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in University Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $125 a month less.

Renting
$1,559
Owning
$1,684

Owning assumes a typical $242,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,270 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in University Heights, OH?

Renting in University Heights costs a median of about $1,559 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,360 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is University Heights cheap or expensive?

University Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $104,583. It ranks 211th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in University Heights?

The median homeowner in University Heights pays $7,032 a year in property taxes, about 2.90% of the median home value.

Is University 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 University Heights?

The median home value in University Heights is $242,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

13,394 people live in University Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.