Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Findlay, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.5% of gross income.

Findlay rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

Findlay median rent
$1,233/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Ohio)
$53,862/yr
Rent as % of income
27.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,489, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,347/mo in rent. Findlay's median rent of $1,233 leaves roughly $114/mo of headroom under that threshold. A hvac technician works roughly 47.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Findlay, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Silverton, OH
$1,232/mo (27.4% of income)
Beavercreek, OH
$1,231/mo (27.4% of income)
Mount Healthy, OH
$1,231/mo (27.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Findlay, OH?

Median rent in Findlay is $1,233 a month. A typical hvac technician in Ohio earns about $53,862 a year, which makes that rent 27.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Findlay?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Ohio (~$53,862/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. Findlay's current median rent is $1,233/mo, which leaves a $114/mo buffer.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Findlay?

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a hvac technician in Ohio works roughly 47.6 hours a month to cover Findlay's median rent of $1,233.

Where is rent cheaper than Findlay for a hvac technician?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Silverton ($1,232/mo), Beavercreek ($1,231/mo), Mount Healthy ($1,231/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Ohio state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Findlay, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.