salaryRent is lower than in 64% 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 $55,440 a year. That is $27 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 182 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Medina?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Medina
| Size | Medina | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,016 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,179 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,315 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Medina 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 Medina, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Medina
Life in Medina
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Medina?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $304 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $243,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Medina, OH?
Renting in Medina costs a median of about $1,386 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Medina?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,440 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Medina cheap or expensive?
Medina is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $83,460. It ranks 182nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Medina?
The median homeowner in Medina pays $3,036 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.
Is Medina 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 Medina?
The median home value in Medina is $243,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
25,950 people live in Medina. Numbers are typical (middle) values.