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Sugarcreek

Pop. 2,504·8th most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Sugarcreek, OH
Median rent (all units)
$2,222/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$257
Rising (Monthly)
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Sugarcreek · $2,222
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,222/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$89,000/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 →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,664/yr
At $2,222/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.1% 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sugarcreek is $2,222/mo as of July 2026.

At 37% 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

Is Sugarcreek an affordable city for renters?

Sugarcreek is considered moderate for renters. At $2,222/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($72,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sugarcreek slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,222/mo in Sugarcreek. The local median household income is $72,222/yr, meaning the typical Sugarcreek household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sugarcreek?

Rent in Sugarcreek has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Sugarcreek rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Sugarcreek is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #8 out of 128 tracked cities at $2,222/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sugarcreek?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sugarcreek ($2,222/mo): Canton ($1,054/mo), Massillon ($1,093/mo), Wooster ($1,338/mo).

What percentage of Sugarcreek residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of Sugarcreek households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. Sugarcreek leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sugarcreek rent compare to the national average?

Sugarcreek's median rent of $2,222/mo is $257 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #8 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,222/mo, rent takes ~37% of Sugarcreek's median household income ($72,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sugarcreek 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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