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Cost of Living in Harrison County, OH

Population 14,306 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$785
Median home value$121,500
Median household income$54,414

The median rent in Harrison County, OH is $785/month, 24% lower than the Ohio median and 44% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $121,500, 63% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $54,414 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $31,400/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $614/mo

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Harrison County vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

Harrison CountyOhioU.S.
Median rent$785$1,034$1,413
Median home value$121,500$214,800$332,700
Median household income$54,414$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate76.3%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.5%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate13.1%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.6%4.8%5.2%
Work from home6.6%13.0%15.1%
Median age45.539.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Harrison County, OH?

The median gross rent in Harrison County, OH is $785 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $31,400 a year in gross income.

Is Harrison County, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 44% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.2 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

Appanoose County, IARent $784 · Income $54,934Dawson County, TXRent $777 · Income $54,360Early County, GARent $791 · Income $54,083Edmonson County, KYRent $778 · Income $54,937Pike County, MORent $778 · Income $54,989Obion County, TNRent $770 · Income $54,613

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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