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Cost of Living in Clark County, OH

Population 135,158 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$872
Median home value$169,900
Median household income$63,132

The median rent in Clark County, OH is $872/month, 16% lower than the Ohio median and 38% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $169,900, 49% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $63,132 a year, 12% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,880/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $859/mo

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Clark County vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

Clark CountyOhioU.S.
Median rent$872$1,034$1,413
Median home value$169,900$214,800$332,700
Median household income$63,132$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate69.4%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.2%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate15.2%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.7%4.8%5.2%
Work from home9.6%13.0%15.1%
Median age41.239.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Clark County, OH?

The median gross rent in Clark County, OH is $872 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,880 a year in gross income.

Is Clark County, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 38% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 times the median household income.

Other counties in Ohio

Franklin County, OHRent $1,302 · Income $75,176Cuyahoga County, OHRent $1,060 · Income $64,468Hamilton County, OHRent $1,075 · Income $72,470Summit County, OHRent $1,026 · Income $71,622Montgomery County, OHRent $1,026 · Income $66,139Lucas County, OHRent $934 · Income $62,224

Counties with a similar cost of living

Chenango County, NYRent $875 · Income $62,948Scott County, MORent $873 · Income $62,782Madison County, NERent $881 · Income $63,128Bradford County, FLRent $863 · Income $63,050Person County, NCRent $864 · Income $63,300Delaware County, NYRent $880 · Income $63,337

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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