salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,320 a year. That is $28 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 194 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Findlay?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Findlay
| Size | Findlay | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $613 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $782 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,153 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,278 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,319 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Findlay 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 Findlay, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Findlay
Life in Findlay
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Findlay?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $133 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $191,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Findlay, OH?
Renting in Findlay costs a median of about $1,458 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Findlay?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,320 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Findlay cheap or expensive?
Findlay is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $66,245. It ranks 194th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Findlay?
The median homeowner in Findlay pays $1,927 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Findlay 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 Findlay?
The median home value in Findlay is $191,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
40,287 people live in Findlay. Numbers are typical (middle) values.