salaryRent is lower than in 79% 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 18 minutes. Most homes (87.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,800 a year. That is $22 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 99 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Shawnee?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Shawnee
| Size | Fort Shawnee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $922 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,413 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Shawnee
Life in Fort Shawnee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Shawnee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $303 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $208,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Shawnee, OH?
Renting in Fort Shawnee costs a median of about $1,145 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Shawnee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,800 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Shawnee cheap or expensive?
Fort Shawnee is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $97,595. It ranks 99th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Shawnee?
The median homeowner in Fort Shawnee pays $2,769 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee?
The median home value in Fort Shawnee is $208,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,209 people live in Fort Shawnee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.