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Whitehall

Pop. 20,019·83rd most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,319/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$643
Rising (Monthly)
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Whitehall · $1,319
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 8% below what Whitehall's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,319/mo
Expected by trend
$1,426/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,720
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,280/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,319 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,828/yr
At $1,319/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.2% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Whitehall, OH is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,019
Median income
$51,759
Median age
36.2
Renters
60.3%
Age distribution
25.9%
22.3%
28.9%
12.1%
Under 1825.9%
18–3422.3%
35–5428.9%
55–6410.9%
65+12.1%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
41.7%
40.4%
White41.7%
Black40.4%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian2.9%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
12.7%
47.9%
25.3%
14.1%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma47.9%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+14.1%
Housing tenure
39.7%
60.3%
Owner39.7%
Renter60.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Whitehall, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,151 → $1,319
up 14.6%
Income
$42,400 → $51,759
up 22.1%
Population
20,004 → 20,019
up 0.1%
Renter share
60.4% → 60.3%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
14.3% → 14.1%
-0.2 pts
Median age
34.5 → 36.2
+1.7 yrs

The median rent in Whitehall, OH stood at $1,151 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,319, reflecting a 14.6% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $42,400 to $51,759 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.1% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Taken together, the five-year picture in Whitehall, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Whitehall is $1,319/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($51,759/yr), Whitehall ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehall an affordable city for renters?

Whitehall is considered moderate for renters. At $1,319/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($51,759/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Whitehall slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Whitehall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,319/mo in Whitehall. The local median household income is $51,759/yr, meaning the typical Whitehall household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Whitehall?

Rent in Whitehall has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Whitehall rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Whitehall is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #83 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,319/mo.

What percentage of Whitehall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.3% of Whitehall households are renters, while 39.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Whitehall has a strong rental market.

How does Whitehall rent compare to the national average?

Whitehall's median rent of $1,319/mo is $643 (33%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #83 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,319/mo, rent takes ~31% of Whitehall's median household income ($51,759/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Whitehall 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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