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Mount Healthy

Pop. 6,919·92nd most expensive in Ohio·Mount Healthy rents are up 15.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,259/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$703
Rising (Monthly)
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Mount Healthy · $1,259
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,259/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$54,565/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mount Healthy's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$623
2 BR
$1,249
3 BR
$1,373
4 BR+
$1,128
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,249/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,259 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,108/yr
At $1,259/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mount Healthy, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,919
Median income
$54,565
Median age
36.8
Renters
50.3%
Age distribution
27.9%
19%
22.6%
18.7%
Under 1827.9%
18–3419%
35–5422.6%
55–6411.8%
65+18.7%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
40.3%
52.4%
White40.3%
Black52.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
29.3%
37.8%
24.8%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
49.7%
50.3%
Owner49.7%
Renter50.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mount Healthy, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,389 → $54,565
up 31.8%
Population
6,976 → 6,919
down 0.8%
Renter share
56.8% → 50.3%
-6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 24.8%
+8.2 pts
Median age
39.7 → 36.8
-2.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,565 today, compared with $41,389 five years earlier. About 50.3% of households rent today, against 56.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.6% to 24.8%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mount Healthy is $1,259/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,249/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $623/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,373/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($54,565/yr), Mount Healthy ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Healthy an affordable city for renters?

Mount Healthy is considered affordable for renters. At $1,259/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($54,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mount Healthy falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mount Healthy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,259/mo in Mount Healthy. The local median household income is $54,565/yr, meaning the typical Mount Healthy household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mount Healthy?

Rent in Mount Healthy has increased 15.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mount Healthy rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Mount Healthy is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #92 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,259/mo.

What percentage of Mount Healthy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.3% of Mount Healthy households are renters, while 49.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Mount Healthy has a strong rental market.

How does Mount Healthy rent compare to the national average?

Mount Healthy's median rent of $1,259/mo is $703 (36%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #92 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,259/mo, rent takes ~28% of Mount Healthy's median household income ($54,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mount Healthy 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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