salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,200 a year. That is $18 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 35 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Van Wert?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Van Wert
| Size | Van Wert | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $654 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $887 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $972 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,106 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Van Wert 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 Van Wert, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Van Wert
Life in Van Wert
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Van Wert?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $95 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $123,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Van Wert, OH?
Renting in Van Wert costs a median of about $955 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Van Wert?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,200 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Van Wert cheap or expensive?
Van Wert is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $59,439. It ranks 35th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Van Wert?
The median homeowner in Van Wert pays $1,231 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Van Wert 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 Van Wert?
The median home value in Van Wert is $123,900, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,790 people live in Van Wert. Numbers are typical (middle) values.