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Cost of Living in Geauga County, OH

Population 95,481 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,083
Median home value$331,100
Median household income$107,860

The median rent in Geauga County, OH is $1,083/month, 5% higher than the Ohio median and 23% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $331,100, about the same as the national median. Households earn a median of $107,860 a year, 51% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $43,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,674/mo

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Geauga County vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

Geauga CountyOhioU.S.
Median rent$1,083$1,034$1,413
Median home value$331,100$214,800$332,700
Median household income$107,860$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate87.2%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher40.9%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate5.6%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.0%4.8%5.2%
Work from home16.7%13.0%15.1%
Median age45.039.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Geauga County, OH?

The median gross rent in Geauga County, OH is $1,083 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $43,320 a year in gross income.

Is Geauga County, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 23% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 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

Sherburne County, MNRent $1,127 · Income $105,466Monroe County, ILRent $1,042 · Income $102,880Powhatan County, VARent $1,168 · Income $110,537Jefferson County, WVRent $1,108 · Income $98,806Tooele County, UTRent $1,189 · Income $106,587Harris County, GARent $1,048 · Income $97,302

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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