salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,400 a year. That is $33 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 240 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Landen?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Landen
| Size | Landen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,656 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,882 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Landen 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 Landen, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Landen
Life in Landen
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Landen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $311,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Landen, OH?
Renting in Landen costs a median of about $1,735 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Landen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,400 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Landen cheap or expensive?
Landen is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $118,025. It ranks 240th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Landen?
The median homeowner in Landen pays $4,358 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.
Is Landen 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 Landen?
The median home value in Landen is $311,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,499 people live in Landen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.