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Is Circleville, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06739% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,029about $5,419/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$191,70042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,680 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 75 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Circleville
$1,067
Willowick
$1,165
Sharonville
$1,270
Beachwood
$2,420
Washington Court House
$1,226
New Franklin
$1,252
Powell
$2,560

How much do households earn in Circleville?

Under $25k
16.3%
$25k–50k
27.2%
$50k–100k
38.1%
$100k–150k
8.0%
$150k+
5.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Circleville

SizeCirclevilleU.S. average
Studio$767$1,338
1 bedroom$847$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,089$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,213$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,235$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Circleville overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Circleville, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Circleville

🏛️ Property tax$2,154a year · 1.12% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Circleville

Commute to work25 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Circleville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $263 a month less.

Renting
$1,067
Owning
$1,330

Owning assumes a typical $191,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Circleville, OH?

Renting in Circleville costs a median of about $1,067 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Circleville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,680 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Circleville cheap or expensive?

Circleville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $65,029. It ranks 75th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Circleville?

The median homeowner in Circleville pays $2,154 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.

Is Circleville 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 Circleville?

The median home value in Circleville is $191,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

14,142 people live in Circleville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.