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Cost of Living in Medina County, OH

Population 183,660 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,143
Median home value$287,000
Median household income$94,968

The median rent in Medina County, OH is $1,143/month, 11% higher than the Ohio median and 19% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $287,000, 14% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $94,968 a year, 33% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $45,720/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,451/mo

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Medina County vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

Medina CountyOhioU.S.
Median rent$1,143$1,034$1,413
Median home value$287,000$214,800$332,700
Median household income$94,968$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate80.3%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher36.2%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate6.3%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.9%4.8%5.2%
Work from home15.3%13.0%15.1%
Median age43.339.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Medina County, OH?

The median gross rent in Medina County, OH is $1,143 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $45,720 a year in gross income.

Is Medina County, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 19% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.0 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

Washington County, WIRent $1,153 · Income $96,359Ozaukee County, WIRent $1,154 · Income $96,996Currituck County, NCRent $1,162 · Income $93,511Chatham County, NCRent $1,180 · Income $94,317Belknap County, NHRent $1,167 · Income $92,783Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CTRent $1,155 · Income $90,589

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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