salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,000 a year. That is $32 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 231 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Strongsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Strongsville
| Size | Strongsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,233 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,522 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,929 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,999 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Strongsville 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 Strongsville, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Strongsville
Life in Strongsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Strongsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $395 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $298,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Strongsville, OH?
Renting in Strongsville costs a median of about $1,675 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Strongsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,000 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Strongsville cheap or expensive?
Strongsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $111,358. It ranks 231st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Strongsville?
The median homeowner in Strongsville pays $5,335 a year in property taxes, about 1.79% of the median home value.
Is Strongsville 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 Strongsville?
The median home value in Strongsville is $298,300, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
45,983 people live in Strongsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.