Cost of Living in Napoleon, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 9 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$60665% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$82,655about $6,888/month · 5% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$146,60056% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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 19.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $24,240 a year. That is $12 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 4 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Napoleon

$606

$1,028

$1,021

$1,381

$1,153

$1,780

$1,910

How much do households earn in Napoleon?

Under $25k

11.2%

$25k–50k

19.8%

$50k–100k

46.5%

$100k–150k

12.7%

$150k+

5.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Napoleon

Size	Napoleon	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$770	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$947	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,238	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Napoleon overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Napoleon, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Napoleon

🏛️ Property tax$1,677a year · 1.14% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Napoleon

Commute to work19.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree19.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home73.1%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line7.9%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Napoleon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $411 a month less.

Renting

$606

Owning

$1,017

Owning assumes a typical $146,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Napoleon, OH?

Renting in Napoleon costs a median of about $606 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Napoleon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $24,240 a year, or $12 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Napoleon cheap or expensive?

Napoleon is rated Cheap: rent takes 8.8% of the typical household income of $82,655. It ranks 4th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Napoleon?

The median homeowner in Napoleon pays $1,677 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.

Is Napoleon 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 Napoleon?

The median home value in Napoleon is $146,600, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,802 people live in Napoleon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Napoleon, OH expensive to live in?