Vinton County, OH at a glance
Median household income
$55,336$4,611 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Vinton 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 Vinton County, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Vinton 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 | $736 | $8,832 | $29,440 | 16% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $792 | $9,504 | $31,680 | 17.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 21.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,167 | $14,004 | $46,680 | 25.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,372 | $16,464 | $54,880 | 29.8% |
What a typical income covers in Vinton County, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $55,336 a year ($4,611 a month before tax).
What $55,336 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 Vinton County, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Vinton County, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Vinton County, OH is $55,336 per year (approximately $4,611 per month).
What is the average rent in Vinton County, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $736 for a studio, $792 for one bedroom, $973 for two, $1,167 for three and $1,372 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 Vinton 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 Vinton 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 70% of what the typical household in Vinton County, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Vinton County, OH?
On the local median income of $55,336 ($4,611 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,306 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,383 for everything else and $922 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $973 takes 42% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Vinton 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.