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Is Howland Center, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,23430% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,897about $7,741/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$196,00041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,360 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 138 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Howland Center
$1,234
Jackson
$839
Wheelersburg
$764
Rossford
$993
Fort Shawnee
$1,145
Clyde
$817
Willard
$1,490

How much do households earn in Howland Center?

Under $25k
6.3%
$25k–50k
18.5%
$50k–100k
40.7%
$100k–150k
23.3%
$150k+
10.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Howland Center

SizeHowland CenterU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,266$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,204$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,061$2,098

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

How expensive is Howland Center 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 Howland Center, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Howland Center

🏛️ Property tax$2,847a year · 1.45% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$99a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Howland Center

Commute to work20.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Howland Center?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $126 a month less.

Renting
$1,234
Owning
$1,360

Owning assumes a typical $196,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,600 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Howland Center, OH?

Renting in Howland Center costs a median of about $1,234 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Howland Center?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,360 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Howland Center cheap or expensive?

Howland Center is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.9% of the typical household income of $92,897. It ranks 138th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Howland Center?

The median homeowner in Howland Center pays $2,847 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.

Is Howland Center 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 Howland Center?

The median home value in Howland Center is $196,000, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

6,266 people live in Howland Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.