salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes. Most homes (79.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 79.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,760 a year. That is $38 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 265 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Upper Arlington?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Upper Arlington
| Size | Upper Arlington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,939 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,604 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,689 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,994 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Upper Arlington
Life in Upper Arlington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Upper Arlington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,164 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $595,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Upper Arlington, OH?
Renting in Upper Arlington costs a median of about $1,969 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Upper Arlington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,760 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Upper Arlington cheap or expensive?
Upper Arlington is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $167,348. It ranks 265th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Upper Arlington?
The median homeowner in Upper Arlington pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.
Is Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington?
The median home value in Upper Arlington is $595,600, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
36,293 people live in Upper Arlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.