Cost of Living in Wayne County, OH

What does it cost to live in Wayne County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$70,320

Median Rent

$824/mo

Median Home

$189,800

Affordability

480

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$960
Property Tax$198
Insurance$63

Total Monthly$1,221
% of Income20.8%

Renting

Median Rent$824
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$849
% of Income14.1%

Living in Wayne County, Ohio

Wayne County has a median household income of $70,320 with housing costs that represent 20.8% of income for owners and 14.1% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.