Trumbull County, OH at a glance
Median household income
$56,435$4,703 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Trumbull 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 Trumbull County, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Youngstown-Warren, OH MSA, 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 | $735 | $8,820 | $29,400 | 15.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $771 | $9,252 | $30,840 | 16.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 20.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,270 | $15,240 | $50,800 | 27% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,345 | $16,140 | $53,800 | 28.6% |
Rent in Trumbull County, OH, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Trumbull County, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $56,435 a year ($4,703 a month before tax).
What $56,435 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 Trumbull County, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Trumbull County, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Trumbull County, OH is $56,435 per year (approximately $4,703 per month).
What is the average rent in Trumbull County, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $735 for a studio, $771 for one bedroom, $973 for two, $1,270 for three and $1,345 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 Trumbull County, OH expensive to live in?
Prices there run 12.6% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 87.4, 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 Trumbull 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 69% of what the typical household in Trumbull County, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Trumbull County, OH?
On the local median income of $56,435 ($4,703 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,351 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,411 for everything else and $941 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $973 takes 41% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Trumbull 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.