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Cost of Living in Fulton County, OH

Population 42,240 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$863
Median home value$191,000
Median household income$72,864

The median rent in Fulton County, OH is $863/month, 17% lower than the Ohio median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $191,000, 43% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $72,864 a year, 2% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $966/mo

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Fulton County vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

Fulton CountyOhioU.S.
Median rent$863$1,034$1,413
Median home value$191,000$214,800$332,700
Median household income$72,864$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate80.2%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.2%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate9.4%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%4.8%5.2%
Work from home5.3%13.0%15.1%
Median age41.539.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Fulton County, OH?

The median gross rent in Fulton County, OH is $863 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,520 a year in gross income.

Is Fulton County, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 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

Clark County, ILRent $861 · Income $72,927Fremont County, IDRent $864 · Income $72,683Polk County, MNRent $855 · Income $73,107Trousdale County, TNRent $853 · Income $72,747Waupaca County, WIRent $852 · Income $72,830Otter Tail County, MNRent $868 · Income $72,255

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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