Darke County, OH at a glance
Median household income
$64,486$5,374 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Darke County, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Darke County, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Darke County, OH, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $801 | $9,612 | $32,040 | 14.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $806 | $9,672 | $32,240 | 15% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 18.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,290 | $15,480 | $51,600 | 24% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,295 | $15,540 | $51,800 | 24.1% |
What a typical income covers in Darke County, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $64,486 a year ($5,374 a month before tax).
What $64,486 leaves after Ohio taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Ohio
Living in Darke County, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Darke County, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Darke County, OH is $64,486 per year (approximately $5,374 per month).
What is the average rent in Darke County, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $801 for a studio, $806 for one bedroom, $973 for two, $1,290 for three and $1,295 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Darke County, OH expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Ohio is 92.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Darke County, OH?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,920 a year, or $3,243 a month. That is 60% of what the typical household in Darke County, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Darke County, OH?
On the local median income of $64,486 ($5,374 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,687 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,612 for everything else and $1,075 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $973 takes 36% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Darke County, OH?
Homes in Ohio paid 19.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $173. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.