salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,520 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 277 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Avon Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Avon Lake
| Size | Avon Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,796 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,853 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Avon Lake
Life in Avon Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Avon Lake?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $142 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $368,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Avon Lake, OH?
Renting in Avon Lake costs a median of about $2,413 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Avon Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,520 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Avon Lake cheap or expensive?
Avon Lake is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $124,639. It ranks 277th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Avon Lake?
The median homeowner in Avon Lake pays $5,341 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake?
The median home value in Avon Lake is $368,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,752 people live in Avon Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.