Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Avon, OH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 57.5% of gross income.
Avon rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Avon, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Avon, OH?
Median rent in Avon is $2,334 a month. A typical bus driver in Ohio earns about $48,711 a year, which makes that rent 57.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Avon?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Ohio (~$48,711/yr) supports up to $1,218 a month in rent. Avon's current median rent is $2,334/mo, which is $1,116/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Avon?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Ohio works roughly 99.7 hours a month to cover Avon's median rent of $2,334.
Where is rent cheaper than Avon for a bus driver?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Powell ($2,328/mo), Kenwood ($2,327/mo), Powell ($2,317/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.