Cost of Living in Meigs County, Ohio
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Meigs County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Meigs County ranks #1,478 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 47%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Meigs County, Ohio
Meigs County struggles on two fronts
Meigs County renters spend 18.1% of their income on housing—the worst affordability in this region and well above the national 15% standard—while earning $28,054 below the U.S. median. This rural county faces compounding challenges of low wages and relatively high rents.
Ohio's least affordable county for renters
Meigs County's 18.1% rent-to-income ratio ranks as the worst in Ohio, nearly 2.5 percentage points above the state average of 15.6%. At $704 monthly rent paired with just $46,701 in median income, affordability here is a serious challenge.
Lowest income, highest burden in region
Meigs County has the lowest median household income ($46,701) of any county in this analysis, yet its 18.1% rent burden is the highest. Even though rent is relatively cheap at $704, the wage gap makes housing unaffordable here.
Meigs budgets stretched to breaking
The median Meigs County household earning $46,701 annually spends $704 on rent or $621 on mortgage costs monthly. Renters allocate 18.1% of income to housing while homeowners spend 15.9%—renters here face serious affordability stress.
Meigs County requires careful financial planning
Relocating to Meigs County only makes sense if you have strong employment prospects or remote income—local wages are among Ohio's lowest. Thoroughly assess your earning potential before moving, as affordability here depends almost entirely on income stability.
Cost of Living Advisory: Meigs County
Affordability Verdict
Meigs County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $704/month — about 18.1% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Meigs County is $704/month, while owner costs run $621/month. Owning saves approximately $83/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $28,160/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $26,614/year. With a median household income of $46,701, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Meigs County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Meigs County sits 7% less expensive than Highland County ($757/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
18.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,090
per month
Owner Cost Burden
16.0%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Meigs County
Median home value is $113,400. Estimated monthly cost: $905 vs. your max of $1,090.
Rent Affordability Guide
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