salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,440 a year. That is $40 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 270 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pickerington?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pickerington
| Size | Pickerington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,167 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,804 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,928 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pickerington 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 Pickerington, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pickerington
Life in Pickerington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pickerington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $270 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $339,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pickerington, OH?
Renting in Pickerington costs a median of about $2,086 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Pickerington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,440 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pickerington cheap or expensive?
Pickerington is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $120,612. It ranks 270th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pickerington?
The median homeowner in Pickerington pays $4,719 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.
Is Pickerington 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 Pickerington?
The median home value in Pickerington is $339,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
24,477 people live in Pickerington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.