Cost of Living in Ashtabula County, Ohio
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Ashtabula County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Ashtabula County ranks #1,950 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 38%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula's affordability challenge
Ashtabula County renters spend 17.6% of their median household income on gross rent—above Ohio's 15.6% average but still manageable against the 30% national threshold. The median income of $55,507 ranks 26% below the national median, squeezing household budgets despite modest rent levels.
Ashtabula struggles in state ranks
With a 17.6% rent-to-income ratio, Ashtabula County falls among Ohio's less affordable counties, well above the state average of 15.6%. The northeastern county's combination of lower incomes and moderate rents creates persistent housing pressure.
Midrange costs, tight budgets
Ashtabula's $816 rent is cheaper than Allen County ($898) but pricier than Adams ($700), placing it in the regional middle. However, Ashtabula's lower median income of $55,507 means renters here face tighter affordability than the rent price alone suggests.
Housing claims heavy income share
Renters spend $816 monthly (17.6% of income) while owners pay $807, nearly identical burdens on a $55,507 median income. This leaves little margin for other essential expenses in a county where median home values sit at $149,600.
Trade lower rents for income reality
Ashtabula County offers modest $816 rents but pair that with the county's median income of $55,507 to gauge true affordability for your household. Compare this northeastern location against higher-income neighbors like Ashland or Brown County before relocating.
Cost of Living Advisory: Ashtabula County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Ashtabula County is affordable. The median rent is $816/month against a median household income of $55,507, putting rent at 17.6% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $816/month rent versus $807/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $9/month cheaper — a 1% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,640/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $34,586/year. With a median household income of $55,507, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 31.0% of renter households in Ashtabula County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Ohio, Ashtabula County is more affordable than Crawford County by roughly 7% ($816/mo vs $761/mo).
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Rent Burden
17.6%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,295
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Ashtabula County
Median home value is $149,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,194 vs. your max of $1,295.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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