Erie County, OH at a glance
Median household income
$71,993$5,999 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Erie 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 Erie County, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Erie County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | 14.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $886 | $10,632 | $35,440 | 14.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,106 | $13,272 | $44,240 | 18.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,384 | $16,608 | $55,360 | 23.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,557 | $18,684 | $62,280 | 26% |
What a typical income covers in Erie County, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $71,993 a year ($5,999 a month before tax).
What $71,993 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 Erie County, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Erie County, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Erie County, OH is $71,993 per year (approximately $5,999 per month).
What is the average rent in Erie County, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $854 for a studio, $886 for one bedroom, $1,106 for two, $1,384 for three and $1,557 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 Erie County, OH expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10.7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 89.3, 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 Erie County, OH?
To keep a $1,106 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $44,240 a year, or $3,687 a month. That is 61% of what the typical household in Erie County, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Erie County, OH?
On the local median income of $71,993 ($5,999 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,000 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,800 for everything else and $1,200 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,106 takes 37% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Erie 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.