Franklin County, OH at a glance
Median household income
$75,176$6,265 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Franklin 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 Franklin County, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbus, 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 | $1,111 | $13,332 | $44,440 | 17.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,194 | $14,328 | $47,760 | 19.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,430 | $17,160 | $57,200 | 22.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,715 | $20,580 | $68,600 | 27.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,927 | $23,124 | $77,080 | 30.8% |
Rent in Franklin County, OH, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Franklin County, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $75,176 a year ($6,265 a month before tax).
What $75,176 leaves after Ohio taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Franklin County, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Franklin County, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Franklin County, OH is $75,176 per year (approximately $6,265 per month).
What is the average rent in Franklin County, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,111 for a studio, $1,194 for one bedroom, $1,430 for two, $1,715 for three and $1,927 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 Franklin County, OH expensive to live in?
Prices there run 4.5% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 95.5, 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 Franklin County, OH?
To keep a $1,430 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $57,200 a year, or $4,767 a month. That is 76% of what the typical household in Franklin County, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Franklin County, OH?
On the local median income of $75,176 ($6,265 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,132 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,879 for everything else and $1,253 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,430 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Franklin 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.