Cost of Living in Highland County, Ohio
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Highland County ranks #1,406 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 45%)
Sourced county brief
Highland County Median Gross Rent Estimated at $780
The median gross rent in Highland County was $780 per month, which is $124 below the Ohio unweighted county mean of $904. The official median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 24.2%. This represents a difference of 2.7 percentage points compared to the state unweighted county mean official GRAPI of 26.9%. Median renter-household income was $39,526. Among owner-occupied units, the median home value was $168,900, which is below the state unweighted county mean of $196,325. The median selected monthly owner cost was $923, compared to the state unweighted county mean of $974. These data points provide a statistical overview of the county's housing landscape during the 2020-2024 period. See ACS table B25064 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Highland County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 24.2% of renter household income in Highland County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $780 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $923. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $31,200 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Ohio unweighted mean of county median rents is $904 per month. Highland County's $780 median is 13.7% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
14.2%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,535
per month
Owner Cost Burden
16.8%
of gross income
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Median home value is $168,900. Estimated monthly cost: $1,348 vs. your max of $1,535.
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