salaryRent is lower than in 56% 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 19.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,440 a year. That is $30 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 206 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wapakoneta?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wapakoneta
| Size | Wapakoneta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $495 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $967 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,282 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,483 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wapakoneta
Life in Wapakoneta
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wapakoneta?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $437 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $158,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wapakoneta, OH?
Renting in Wapakoneta costs a median of about $1,536 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Wapakoneta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,440 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wapakoneta cheap or expensive?
Wapakoneta is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $70,717. It ranks 206th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wapakoneta?
The median homeowner in Wapakoneta pays $1,378 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta?
The median home value in Wapakoneta is $158,400, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,894 people live in Wapakoneta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.