City Report · OH

Sugarcreek

Pop. 2,504·12th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Sugarcreek, OH

Median rent (all units)

$2,087/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

+$155

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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Sugarcreek · $2,087

More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

35% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,087/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$83,000/yr

Local median income

$72,222/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sugarcreek's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,222) is $1,806 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($900).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Sugarcreek. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,044/yr

At $2,087/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Sugarcreek, OH is majority owner-occupied, 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,504

Median income

$72,222

Median age

39.1

Renters

26.7%

Age distribution

22.7%

23.4%

20.4%

14.7%

18.7%

Under 1822.7%

18–3423.4%

35–5420.4%

55–6414.7%

65+18.7%

Gender

46%

54%

Male46%

Female54%

Race & ethnicity

96.2%

White96.2%

Asian1.6%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

13.3%

47%

16.2%

23.5%

No HS diploma13.3%

HS diploma47%

Some college16.2%

Bachelor's+23.5%

Housing tenure

73.3%

26.7%

Owner73.3%

Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sugarcreek, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,289 → $72,222

up 14.1%

Population

2,375 → 2,504

up 5.4%

Renter share

28.2% → 26.7%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

18.1% → 23.5%

+5.4 pts

Median age

37.9 → 39.1

+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,289 in 2021 to $72,222 more recently. Census counts show Sugarcreek, OH adding about 129 residents over the five-year window, up 5.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 28.2% to 26.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.1% to 23.5% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sugarcreek on your salary?

At $2,087/mo, how Sugarcreek rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 28.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 34.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 19.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 15.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 42.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 47% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 38.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Sugarcreek rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Sugarcreek. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Sugarcreek, OH

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Sugarcreek is $2,087/mo as of September 2026.

At 35% of local median household income ($72,222/yr), Sugarcreek ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Sugarcreek?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,087/mo in Sugarcreek. The local median household income is $72,222/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.