salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,840 a year. That is $23 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 104 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Zanesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Zanesville
| Size | Zanesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $931 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $811 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $949 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,063 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,417 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Zanesville 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 Zanesville, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Zanesville
Life in Zanesville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zanesville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $313 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $123,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Zanesville, OH?
Renting in Zanesville costs a median of about $1,171 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Zanesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,840 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Zanesville cheap or expensive?
Zanesville is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.1% of the typical household income of $46,677. It ranks 104th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Zanesville?
The median homeowner in Zanesville pays $1,170 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Zanesville 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 Zanesville?
The median home value in Zanesville is $123,700, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
24,740 people live in Zanesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.