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Is Deer Park, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8878% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,916about $7,493/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$205,10038% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% 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 $75,480 a year. That is $36 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 257 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Deer Park
$1,887
Reminderville
$1,832
Canal Fulton
$979
Wellston
$591
Toronto
$827
Johnstown
$1,868
Miami Heights
$1,576

How much do households earn in Deer Park?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
22.7%
$50k–100k
40.5%
$100k–150k
17.4%
$150k+
7.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Deer Park

SizeDeer ParkU.S. average
1 bedroom$767$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,030$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,839$1,698

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

How expensive is Deer Park 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 Deer Park, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Deer Park

🏛️ Property tax$4,190a year · 2.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Deer Park

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Deer Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $464 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,887
Owning
$1,423

Owning assumes a typical $205,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Deer Park, OH?

Renting in Deer Park costs a median of about $1,887 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Deer Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,480 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Deer Park cheap or expensive?

Deer Park is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $89,916. It ranks 257th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Deer Park?

The median homeowner in Deer Park pays $4,190 a year in property taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value.

Is Deer Park 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 Deer Park?

The median home value in Deer Park is $205,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,384 people live in Deer Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.