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Is Dry Run, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,54445% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$216,272about $18,023/month · 148% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$472,20042% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (96.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 74.4% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,760 a year. That is $49 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 281 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dry Run
$2,544
$1,370
$691

How much do households earn in Dry Run?

Under $25k
2.2%
$25k–50k
5.7%
$50k–100k
21.1%
$100k–150k
20.7%
$150k+
51.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 72.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Dry Run 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 Dry Run, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dry Run

🏛️ Property tax$8,623a year · 1.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$224a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dry Run

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree74.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dry Run?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $732 a month less.

Renting
$2,544
Owning
$3,276

Owning assumes a typical $472,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dry Run, OH?

Renting in Dry Run costs a median of about $2,544 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Dry Run?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,760 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dry Run cheap or expensive?

Dry Run is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $216,272. It ranks 281st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dry Run?

The median homeowner in Dry Run pays $8,623 a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.

Is Dry Run 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 Dry Run?

The median home value in Dry Run is $472,200, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,687 people live in Dry Run. Numbers are typical (middle) values.