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Is Washington Court House, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,22630% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,394about $5,033/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$159,80052% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% 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 $49,040 a year. That is $24 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 135 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Washington Court House
$1,226
Powell
$2,560
Willowick
$1,165
Circleville
$1,067
Sharonville
$1,270
Worthington
$1,913
Beachwood
$2,420

How much do households earn in Washington Court House?

Under $25k
21.5%
$25k–50k
24.1%
$50k–100k
31.8%
$100k–150k
7.5%
$150k+
7.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Washington Court House

SizeWashington Court HouseU.S. average
1 bedroom$731$1,324
2 bedrooms$910$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,062$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,231$2,098

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

How expensive is Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Washington Court House

🏛️ Property tax$1,367a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Washington Court House

Commute to work24.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Washington Court House?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $117 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,226
Owning
$1,109

Owning assumes a typical $159,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Washington Court House, OH?

Renting in Washington Court House costs a median of about $1,226 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Washington Court House?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,040 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Washington Court House cheap or expensive?

Washington Court House is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $60,394. It ranks 135th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Washington Court House?

The median homeowner in Washington Court House pays $1,367 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House?

The median home value in Washington Court House is $159,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

14,439 people live in Washington Court House. Numbers are typical (middle) values.