Housing by town in Allen County, Ohio
Allen County, Ohio has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $922 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $703 in 2015–2019 (+31.2%; Up after inflation).
Auglaize Township (Allen County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,318) and Lafayette the lowest ($647).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $922 (±$24)
- Households that rent
- 32.3%
- Median household income
- $64,038
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Allen County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Township (Allen County) | $1,260 | 16.4% | $98,750 | $234,400 | $2,529 |
| American Township | $970 | 28.7% | $65,407 | $178,300 | $2,461 |
| Auglaize Township (Allen County) | $1,318 | 12.9% | $82,159 | $187,000 | $2,065 |
| Bath Township (Allen County) | $1,011 | 18.1% | $62,500 | $173,600 | $2,240 |
| Beaverdam | $1,071 | 16.9% | $86,964 | $104,700 | $1,346 |
| Bluffton | $823 | 32.9% | $75,694 | $212,400 | $1,967 |
| Cairo | $1,023 | 13.6% | $83,125 | $114,500 | $1,265 |
| Delphos | $812 | 27.9% | $61,037 | $129,600 | $1,138 |
| Elida | $1,125 | 20.9% | $81,083 | $220,900 | $3,021 |
| Fort Shawnee | $1,035 | 12.2% | $90,491 | $208,700 | $2,769 |
| Harrod | $1,045 | 26.6% | $72,813 | $103,400 | $1,250 |
| Jackson Township (Allen County) | $677 | 10.8% | $88,487 | $186,100 | $1,945 |
| Lafayette | $647 | 22.4% | $53,125 | $121,300 | $1,587 |
| Lima | $903 | 54.4% | $46,240 | $107,200 | $1,165 |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | $833 | 23.0% | $64,671 | $161,200 | $1,532 |
| Monroe Township (Allen County) | $653 | 10.1% | $72,917 | $122,100 | $1,480 |
| Perry Township (Allen County) | — | 27.1% | $53,371 | $163,600 | $1,716 |
| Richland Township (Allen County) | $830 | 22.3% | $83,482 | $206,000 | $2,021 |
| Shawnee Township | $956 | 13.3% | $92,758 | $227,800 | $2,968 |
| Spencer Township (Allen County) | $932 | 25.9% | $62,654 | $157,600 | $993 |
| Spencerville | $932 | 33.1% | $54,883 | $137,100 | $901 |
| Sugar Creek Township (Allen County) | $1,265 | 17.0% | $100,250 | $235,700 | $2,650 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,800 | $49,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,200 | $56,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,600 | $63,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,950 | $70,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,000 | $81,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,500 | $87,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,050 | $92,850 |
How the places in Allen County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Allen County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 435 | 458 | 1,898 | 1,998 | 95,008 | 7 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Allen County recorded 435 violent and 1,898 property crimes, 458 and 1,998 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Allen County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Police Department | 34,495 | 296 | 1,076 |
| Allen County Sheriff's Office | 23,225 | 102 | 447 |
| American Township Police Department | 12,517 | 3 | 179 |
| Shawnee Township Police Department | 12,485 | 19 | 96 |
| Delphos Police Department | 7,064 | 11 | 59 |
| Bluffton Police Department | 3,861 | — | — |
| Perry Township Police Department, Allen County | 3,323 | 3 | 26 |
| Marion Township Police Department | 2,833 | — | — |
| Spencerville Police Department | 2,155 | — | — |
| Elida Police Department | 1,899 | 1 | 15 |
ZIP codes in Allen County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45805 | 24,387 | $964 | $160,600 | $68,842 | 36.5% |
| 45801 | 21,739 | $896 | $123,900 | $51,731 | 45.7% |
| 45804 | 13,608 | $886 | $99,600 | $44,911 | 45.2% |
| 45807 | 11,774 | $972 | $203,900 | $70,725 | 17.4% |
| 45806 | 10,974 | $1,042 | $212,400 | $82,587 | 19.1% |
| 45833 | 10,919 | $827 | $160,900 | $65,000 | 22.5% |
| 45817 | 5,926 | $795 | $210,100 | $76,848 | 24.1% |
| 45887 | 4,422 | $1,013 | $184,400 | $68,409 | 23.6% |
| 45850 | 3,559 | $1,129 | $193,900 | $84,886 | 14.0% |
| 45820 | 581 | $1,023 | $114,500 | $83,125 | 13.6% |
| 45808 | 350 | $1,071 | $100,700 | $81,875 | 18.9% |
| 45854 | 293 | $647 | $121,300 | $53,125 | 22.4% |
| 45809 | 45 | — | $154,200 | — | 15.0% |
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Questions about Allen County
What is the crime rate in Allen County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Allen County recorded 458 violent and 1,998 property crimes per 100,000 residents (435 violent and 1,898 property crimes in all).
Which place in Allen County has the highest rent?
Auglaize Township (Allen County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,318 (±$235) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Allen County has the lowest rent?
Lafayette has the lowest median gross rent, $647 (±$146) a month.
What is the median rent in Allen County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Allen County is $922 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lima, OH MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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