Housing by town in Erie County, Ohio
Erie County, Ohio has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $933 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $756 in 2015–2019 (+23.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Florence Township (Erie County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,338) and Castalia the lowest ($730).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $933 (±$23)
- Households that rent
- 28.1%
- Median household income
- $71,993
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Erie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View | $866 | 11.4% | $79,792 | $169,300 | $1,892 |
| Berlin Heights | $964 | 26.7% | $93,417 | $177,900 | $2,265 |
| Berlin Township (Erie County) | $922 | 8.1% | $74,425 | $245,900 | $2,413 |
| Castalia | $730 | 42.2% | $55,455 | $186,300 | $2,296 |
| Florence Township (Erie County) | $1,338 | 10.8% | $111,048 | $277,000 | $2,396 |
| Groton Township | — | 4.6% | $93,843 | $198,800 | $2,143 |
| Huron | $1,000 | 22.1% | $78,333 | $222,500 | $2,621 |
| Huron Township | $968 | 16.6% | $88,204 | $247,000 | $2,926 |
| Kelleys Island | — | 8.2% | $82,917 | $346,400 | $2,438 |
| Margaretta Township | $846 | 15.3% | $78,333 | $191,300 | $2,378 |
| Milan | $973 | 20.7% | $97,973 | $193,100 | $2,484 |
| Milan Township | $934 | 13.2% | $98,333 | $255,000 | $2,857 |
| Oxford Township (Erie County) | — | 0.0% | $126,458 | $235,300 | $2,722 |
| Perkins Township | $1,013 | 22.0% | $76,659 | $224,300 | $2,968 |
| Sandusky | $905 | 49.9% | $50,139 | $113,100 | $1,470 |
| Vermilion | $1,099 | 19.1% | $69,701 | $183,600 | $2,595 |
| Vermilion Township | $933 | 25.2% | $73,407 | $263,500 | $3,057 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,200 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,500 | $84,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,700 | $90,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,900 | $97,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,100 | $104,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
How the places in Erie County rank across Ohio
- Ohio places ranked by median rent
- Ohio places ranked by median home value
- Ohio places ranked by median household income
- Ohio places ranked by property taxes
- Ohio places ranked by share of renters
- Ohio places ranked by rent burden
- Ohio places ranked by age of homes
- Ohio places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Ohio places ranked by commute time
Police departments in Erie County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Police Department | 23,951 | 49 | 442 |
| Erie County Sheriff's Office | 23,271 | 4 | 59 |
| Perkins Township Police Department | 12,577 | 8 | 271 |
| Vermilion Police Department | 10,752 | 1 | 23 |
| Bellevue Police Department | 8,149 | — | — |
| Huron Police Department | 6,567 | 3 | 12 |
| Milan Police Department | 1,334 | — | — |
| Berlin Heights Police Department | 676 | — | — |
| Bay View Police Department | 587 | — | — |
| Kelleys Island Police Department | 261 | — | — |
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 Erie County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44870 | 39,883 | $922 | $163,200 | $62,082 | 39.1% |
| 44089 | 15,654 | $1,084 | $210,500 | $70,495 | 19.0% |
| 44839 | 12,447 | $905 | $250,600 | $87,181 | 16.6% |
| 44824 | 3,642 | $717 | $193,200 | $79,803 | 12.9% |
| 44846 | 3,489 | $947 | $243,500 | $93,333 | 15.0% |
| 44814 | 2,369 | $894 | $193,600 | $68,702 | 11.2% |
| 43438 | 128 | — | $346,400 | $82,917 | 8.2% |
What you can do on Seayora in Erie County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Erie County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Erie County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Erie County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Erie County
Which place in Erie County has the highest rent?
Florence Township (Erie County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,338 (±$323) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Erie County has the lowest rent?
Castalia has the lowest median gross rent, $730 (±$465) a month.
What is the median rent in Erie County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Erie County is $933 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Erie 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .