salaryRent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (91.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,680 a year. That is $19 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 41 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kirtland?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kirtland
| Size | Kirtland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $936 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,115 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kirtland 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 Kirtland, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kirtland
Life in Kirtland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kirtland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,748 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $391,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kirtland, OH?
Renting in Kirtland costs a median of about $967 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Kirtland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,680 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kirtland cheap or expensive?
Kirtland is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.7% of the typical household income of $119,126. It ranks 41st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kirtland?
The median homeowner in Kirtland pays $5,807 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.
Is Kirtland 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 Kirtland?
The median home value in Kirtland is $391,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,911 people live in Kirtland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.