salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,640 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 74 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Amelia?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Amelia
| Size | Amelia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $898 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,067 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,744 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Amelia overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Amelia, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Amelia
Life in Amelia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Amelia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $533 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $230,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Amelia, OH?
Renting in Amelia costs a median of about $1,066 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Amelia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,640 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Amelia cheap or expensive?
Amelia is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $76,507. It ranks 74th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Amelia?
The median homeowner in Amelia pays $2,710 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Amelia more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Amelia?
The median home value in Amelia is $230,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
12,871 people live in Amelia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.