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Cost of Living in Seneca County, OH

Population 54,770 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$856
Median home value$154,700
Median household income$66,025

The median rent in Seneca County, OH is $856/month, 17% lower than the Ohio median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $154,700, 54% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $66,025 a year, 8% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $782/mo

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Seneca County vs. Ohio vs. U.S.

Seneca CountyOhioU.S.
Median rent$856$1,034$1,413
Median home value$154,700$214,800$332,700
Median household income$66,025$71,389$80,734
Homeownership rate73.4%67.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.6%31.5%35.7%
Poverty rate11.9%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%4.8%5.2%
Work from home5.9%13.0%15.1%
Median age40.239.738.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Seneca County, OH?

The median gross rent in Seneca County, OH is $856 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,240 a year in gross income.

Is Seneca County, OH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.3 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

Orange County, INRent $855 · Income $65,873Davison County, SDRent $847 · Income $66,208St. Joseph County, MIRent $849 · Income $66,425Lawrence County, INRent $845 · Income $66,468Larue County, KYRent $860 · Income $67,067Clinton County, IARent $850 · Income $66,981

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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