salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,000 a year. That is $24 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 134 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dent?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dent
| Size | Dent | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $937 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,222 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,886 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dent 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 Dent, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dent
Life in Dent
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dent?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $735 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $282,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dent, OH?
Renting in Dent costs a median of about $1,225 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Dent?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,000 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dent cheap or expensive?
Dent is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $93,437. It ranks 134th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dent?
The median homeowner in Dent pays $3,996 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.
Is Dent 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 Dent?
The median home value in Dent is $282,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
11,973 people live in Dent. Numbers are typical (middle) values.