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Sunbury

Pop. 8,005·64th most expensive in Ohio·Sunbury rents have dropped 6.2%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,485/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$477
Falling (Monthly)
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Sunbury · $1,485
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,485/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$108,787/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sunbury's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,470
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,840/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,485 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
$17,820/yr
At $1,485/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.2% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sunbury, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,005
Median income
$108,787
Median age
35.5
Renters
27.4%
Age distribution
28.2%
21.4%
25.5%
13%
Under 1828.2%
18–3421.4%
35–5425.5%
55–6412%
65+13%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
93.8%
White93.8%
Black0.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
20.4%
26.9%
48.3%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+48.3%
Housing tenure
72.6%
27.4%
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sunbury, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,958 → $108,787
up 22.3%
Population
6,538 → 8,005
up 22.4%
Renter share
26% → 27.4%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
39.6% → 48.3%
+8.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $88,958 to $108,787 across the same window, up 22.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,538 to 8,005 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.6% to 48.3%.

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Sunbury rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sunbury is $1,485/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,840/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,220/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($108,787/yr), Sunbury ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbury an affordable city for renters?

Sunbury is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,485/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($108,787/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sunbury falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sunbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,485/mo in Sunbury. The local median household income is $108,787/yr, meaning the typical Sunbury household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sunbury?

Rent in Sunbury has decreased 6.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Sunbury rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Sunbury is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #64 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,485/mo.

What percentage of Sunbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.4% of Sunbury households are renters, while 72.6% are owner-occupied. Sunbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sunbury rent compare to the national average?

Sunbury's median rent of $1,485/mo is $477 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #64 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,485/mo, rent takes ~16% of Sunbury's median household income ($108,787/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sunbury 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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