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Is Willard, OH expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,49015% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,745about $4,812/month · 34% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$115,70065% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% 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 $59,600 a year. That is $29 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 199 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willard
$1,490
Martins Ferry
$864
Fort Shawnee
$1,145
Jackson
$839
Howland Center
$1,234
The Village of Indian Hill
$2,968
Rittman
$1,025

How much do households earn in Willard?

Under $25k
21.6%
$25k–50k
28.6%
$50k–100k
35.5%
$100k–150k
9.3%
$150k+
2.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willard

SizeWillardU.S. average
1 bedroom$629$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,161$1,509
3 bedrooms$971$1,698

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

How expensive is Willard 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 Willard, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Willard

🏛️ Property tax$1,176a year · 1.02% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$131a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willard

Commute to work21.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willard?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $687 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,490
Owning
$803

Owning assumes a typical $115,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willard, OH?

Renting in Willard costs a median of about $1,490 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Willard?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,600 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willard cheap or expensive?

Willard is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.0% of the typical household income of $57,745. It ranks 199th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willard?

The median homeowner in Willard pays $1,176 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.

Is Willard 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 Willard?

The median home value in Willard is $115,700, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,164 people live in Willard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.