salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,560 a year. That is $17 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 21 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Martins Ferry?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Martins Ferry
| Size | Martins Ferry | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $583 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $934 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Martins Ferry
Life in Martins Ferry
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Martins Ferry?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $197 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $96,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Martins Ferry, OH?
Renting in Martins Ferry costs a median of about $864 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Martins Ferry?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,560 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Martins Ferry cheap or expensive?
Martins Ferry is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $40,408. It ranks 21st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Martins Ferry?
The median homeowner in Martins Ferry pays $1,108 a year in property taxes, about 1.15% of the median home value.
Is Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry?
The median home value in Martins Ferry is $96,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,140 people live in Martins Ferry. Numbers are typical (middle) values.