Ohio

Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Ohio. Official U.S. government data.

Population
11,780,046
Latest data · 39.6 median age
Median Household Income
$69,680
Rank #39 of 50 · 2026
Median Home Value
$199,200
$2,712/yr property tax
Salaries in Ohio
By occupation · 20 roles
Rent in Ohio
88 counties · current + historical
Taxes in Ohio
Income, sales & property rates
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Living in Ohio: three metros, manufacturing and low bar to entry

Ohio spreads opportunity across Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati — insurance, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and growing tech — without any single dominant industry. Columbus in particular has quietly become a Midwest growth story.

Housing is affordable in all three metros by national standards, and taxes sit in the middle range. Incomes are average, so the pitch is access: real cities, real jobs, buyable homes. Ohio fits first-time buyers and steady professionals better than almost anywhere.

Quick answers: Ohio

How does Ohio rank for household income?
The median household income in Ohio is $69,680, ranking #39 of 50 states in 2026.
What is the median home value in Ohio?
The median home value in Ohio is $199,200, with a median annual property tax bill of $2,712.

Ohio vs the national average

  • Income 8% below the national median ($75,561).
  • Median home value 27% below the national median ($272,900).

County Explorer — Ohio

2026 · 88 areas
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Frequently asked questions

What data does this page show?

Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Ohio for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.

What is the cost of living in Ohio?

Housing, rent, income and taxes for Ohio with county explorer and trends — all on this page.

How to explore Ohio counties?

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How current are the figures?

All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.

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