Housing by town in Brown County, Ohio
Brown County, Ohio has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $817 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $719 in 2015–2019 (+13.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Jefferson Township (Brown County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,077) and Huntington Township (Brown County) the lowest ($588).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $817 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 22.8%
- Median household income
- $71,270
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Brown County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | $588 | 36.8% | $45,484 | $171,400 | $1,420 |
| Byrd Township | — | 9.4% | $95,511 | $426,700 | $2,397 |
| Clark Township (Brown County) | $852 | 19.0% | $74,274 | $196,400 | $1,649 |
| Eagle Township (Brown County) | $880 | 29.0% | $90,365 | $192,500 | $1,627 |
| Fayetteville | $863 | 24.4% | $85,417 | $168,300 | $1,833 |
| Franklin Township (Brown County) | — | 13.2% | $78,625 | $207,600 | $1,464 |
| Georgetown | $760 | 38.9% | $41,607 | $148,600 | $1,226 |
| Green Township (Brown County) | $753 | 42.1% | $48,047 | $225,600 | $1,609 |
| Hamersville | $884 | 45.1% | $66,554 | $165,400 | $1,104 |
| Higginsport | $619 | 34.1% | $53,125 | $104,200 | $1,229 |
| Huntington Township (Brown County) | $588 | 28.8% | $48,500 | $163,400 | $1,527 |
| Jackson Township (Brown County) | — | 13.0% | $81,992 | $181,700 | $1,625 |
| Jefferson Township (Brown County) | $1,077 | 26.5% | $92,827 | $173,000 | $1,847 |
| Lake Lorelei | — | 7.8% | $114,201 | $289,200 | $2,527 |
| Lake Waynoka | — | 13.1% | $82,434 | $222,200 | $1,868 |
| Lewis Township | $629 | 14.8% | $70,000 | $168,900 | $1,306 |
| Mount Orab | $805 | 40.2% | $58,347 | $267,400 | $1,950 |
| Perry Township (Brown County) | $891 | 17.2% | $98,773 | $256,900 | $2,107 |
| Pike Township (Brown County) | $1,032 | 27.8% | $66,989 | $237,500 | $1,554 |
| Pleasant Township (Brown County) | $760 | 29.4% | $49,784 | $152,400 | $1,408 |
| Ripley | $745 | 41.4% | $49,006 | $112,200 | $865 |
| Russellville | $787 | 33.6% | $65,268 | $111,500 | $1,527 |
| Sardinia | $653 | 34.3% | $58,438 | $99,600 | $959 |
| Scott Township (Brown County) | — | 0.7% | $60,882 | $211,600 | $1,744 |
| Sterling Township | $978 | 13.3% | $77,660 | $226,000 | $1,730 |
| Union Township (Brown County) | $741 | 33.8% | $52,500 | $144,600 | $1,194 |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | $754 | 19.7% | $65,417 | $169,700 | $1,299 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,700 | $49,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,500 | $63,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,400 | $75,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,900 | $81,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,400 | $87,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,900 | $92,600 |
How the places in Brown County rank across Ohio
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Police departments in Brown County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Sheriff's Office | 30,478 | — | — |
| Georgetown Police Department | 4,509 | 4 | 39 |
| Mount Orab Police Department | 4,412 | 8 | 34 |
| Ripley Police Department | 1,595 | — | — |
| Aberdeen Police Department | 1,549 | — | — |
| Sardinia Police Department | 1,114 | — | — |
| Russellville Police Department | 550 | — | — |
| Higginsport Police Department | 219 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Brown County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45121 | 9,030 | $700 | $164,600 | $60,188 | 22.9% |
| 45154 | 8,969 | $789 | $234,200 | $74,087 | 23.0% |
| 45171 | 5,752 | $899 | $182,700 | $73,838 | 20.3% |
| 45130 | 4,206 | $880 | $211,600 | $83,382 | 19.6% |
| 45118 | 3,703 | $872 | $255,800 | $97,963 | 17.2% |
| 45167 | 3,285 | $741 | $167,300 | $68,750 | 27.0% |
| 45101 | 2,035 | $588 | $156,700 | $40,714 | 40.5% |
| 45168 | 1,667 | $1,077 | $173,100 | $74,167 | 29.0% |
| 45131 | 278 | $619 | $104,200 | $53,125 | 34.1% |
| 45119 | 216 | — | — | $125,260 | 17.4% |
| 45115 | 151 | — | — | $49,844 | 20.0% |
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Questions about Brown County
Which place in Brown County has the highest rent?
Jefferson Township (Brown County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,077 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Brown County has the lowest rent?
Huntington Township (Brown County) has the lowest median gross rent, $588 (±$150) a month.
What is the median rent in Brown County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Brown County is $817 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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.
Figures last updated on .