salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,080 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 193 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ironton?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ironton
| Size | Ironton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $739 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $587 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,077 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $974 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $848 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ironton 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 Ironton, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ironton
Life in Ironton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ironton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $712 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $106,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ironton, OH?
Renting in Ironton costs a median of about $1,452 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Ironton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,080 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ironton cheap or expensive?
Ironton is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.9% of the typical household income of $51,388. It ranks 193rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ironton?
The median homeowner in Ironton pays $1,103 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is Ironton 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 Ironton?
The median home value in Ironton is $106,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,768 people live in Ironton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.