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Cost of Living in Massillon, OH

Population 32,338 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$862
Median home value$149,900
Median household income$56,446

The median rent in Massillon, OH is $862/month, 17% lower than the Ohio median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $149,900, 55% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $56,446 a year, 21% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,480/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $758/mo

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Massillon vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

MassillonOhioU.S.
Median rent$862$1,034$1,413
Median home value$149,900$214,800$332,700
Median household income$56,446$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate65.2%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher17.8%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate13.9%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%4.8%5.2%
Work from home9.7%13.0%15.1%
Median age41.039.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Massillon, OH?

The median gross rent in Massillon, OH is $862 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Massillon, OH?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,480 a year in gross income.

Is Massillon, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Ohio

Columbus, OHRent $1,295 · Income $66,082Cleveland, OHRent $945 · Income $40,801Cincinnati, OHRent $1,001 · Income $52,909Toledo, OHRent $901 · Income $49,724Akron, OHRent $955 · Income $48,076Dayton, OHRent $918 · Income $45,247

Cities with a similar cost of living

Conway, SCRent $866 · Income $56,650Albertville, ALRent $872 · Income $56,099Ponca City, OKRent $850 · Income $55,941Winona, MNRent $882 · Income $56,337Quincy, ILRent $837 · Income $56,480Cape Girardeau, MORent $876 · Income $55,658

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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