Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Louisville, OH?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.8% of gross income.

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

Louisville median rent
$1,725/mo
Plumber salary (Ohio)
$63,074/yr
Rent as % of income
32.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,256, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,577/mo in rent. Louisville's median rent of $1,725 exceeds that threshold by $148/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 56.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a plumber salary

Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Louisville, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Centerville, OH
$1,724/mo (32.8% of income)
Uniontown, OH
$1,724/mo (32.8% of income)
Sixteen Mile Stand, OH
$1,723/mo (32.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Louisville, OH?

Median rent in Louisville is $1,725 a month. A typical plumber in Ohio earns about $63,074 a year, which makes that rent 32.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Louisville?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Ohio (~$63,074/yr) supports up to $1,577 a month in rent. Louisville's current median rent is $1,725/mo, which is $148/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Louisville?

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a plumber in Ohio works roughly 56.9 hours a month to cover Louisville's median rent of $1,725.

Where is rent cheaper than Louisville for a plumber?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Centerville ($1,724/mo), Uniontown ($1,724/mo), Sixteen Mile Stand ($1,723/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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