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Is St. Clairsville, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,02542% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$82,484about $6,874/month · 5% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$199,00040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 86% 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 $41,000 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 64 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

St. Clairsville
$1,025
Uhrichsville
$1,047
Northwood
$1,067
Delhi Hills
$1,703
Chardon
$1,286
Miami Heights
$1,576
Johnstown
$1,868

How much do households earn in St. Clairsville?

Under $25k
16.1%
$25k–50k
20.9%
$50k–100k
43.5%
$100k–150k
11.0%
$150k+
7.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in St. Clairsville

SizeSt. ClairsvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$541$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,087$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,430$1,698

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

How expensive is St. Clairsville overall?

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

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in St. Clairsville

🏛️ Property tax$2,005a year · 1.01% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in St. Clairsville

Commute to work20.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Clairsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $356 a month less.

Renting
$1,025
Owning
$1,381

Owning assumes a typical $199,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in St. Clairsville, OH?

Renting in St. Clairsville costs a median of about $1,025 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in St. Clairsville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,000 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is St. Clairsville cheap or expensive?

St. Clairsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.9% of the typical household income of $82,484. It ranks 64th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in St. Clairsville?

The median homeowner in St. Clairsville pays $2,005 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.

Is St. Clairsville 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 St. Clairsville?

The median home value in St. Clairsville is $199,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,003 people live in St. Clairsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.