salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,520 a year. That is $37 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 262 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Worthington?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Worthington
| Size | Worthington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,116 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,615 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,557 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Worthington 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 Worthington, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Worthington
Life in Worthington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Worthington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,143 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $440,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Worthington, OH?
Renting in Worthington costs a median of about $1,913 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Worthington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,520 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Worthington cheap or expensive?
Worthington is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $137,381. It ranks 262nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Worthington?
The median homeowner in Worthington pays $7,785 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is Worthington 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 Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington is $440,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
14,938 people live in Worthington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.