salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,840 a year. That is $20 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 69 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Clinton?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Clinton
| Size | Port Clinton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $563 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $973 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,189 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,606 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Clinton
Life in Port Clinton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Clinton?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $11 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $152,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Clinton, OH?
Renting in Port Clinton costs a median of about $1,046 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Clinton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,840 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Clinton cheap or expensive?
Port Clinton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $65,690. It ranks 69th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Clinton?
The median homeowner in Port Clinton pays $1,389 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton?
The median home value in Port Clinton is $152,300, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,970 people live in Port Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.