Housing by town in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $780 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $681 in 2015–2019 (+14.5%; Down after inflation).
Clay Township (Highland County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,071) and Brushcreek Township the lowest ($633).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $780 (±$21)
- Households that rent
- 25.7%
- Median household income
- $65,785
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Highland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushcreek Township | $633 | 25.1% | $65,670 | $157,700 | $1,646 |
| Clay Township (Highland County) | $1,071 | 12.2% | $71,310 | $174,200 | $1,745 |
| Concord Township (Highland County) | — | 16.5% | $45,066 | $140,900 | $1,356 |
| Dodson Township | $907 | 20.0% | $70,441 | $145,500 | $1,492 |
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | $938 | 29.5% | $72,972 | $185,000 | $1,764 |
| Greenfield | $702 | 48.3% | $46,875 | $113,700 | $1,035 |
| Hamer Township | — | 12.3% | $54,200 | $161,500 | $1,982 |
| Highland | — | 29.3% | $40,000 | $97,200 | $793 |
| Hillsboro | $770 | 46.7% | $55,521 | $149,200 | $1,241 |
| Jackson Township (Highland County) | — | 1.8% | $64,398 | $309,000 | $2,599 |
| Leesburg | $780 | 34.9% | $77,102 | $150,900 | $1,531 |
| Liberty Township (Highland County) | $774 | 35.6% | $62,647 | $161,800 | $1,297 |
| Lynchburg | $889 | 29.5% | $70,956 | $150,600 | $1,576 |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | $740 | 36.9% | $59,286 | $149,300 | $1,370 |
| Marshall Township | — | 10.5% | $67,321 | $207,800 | $1,821 |
| Mowrystown | $858 | 20.7% | $72,813 | $93,000 | $773 |
| New Market Township | $868 | 16.4% | $70,217 | $271,100 | $1,929 |
| Paint Township (Highland County) | $828 | 17.9% | $53,325 | $127,300 | $1,294 |
| Penn Township (Highland County) | — | 3.6% | $127,438 | $263,900 | $2,485 |
| Salem Township (Highland County) | — | 12.4% | $49,306 | $205,600 | $1,697 |
| Sinking Spring | — | 5.9% | $108,090 | $151,600 | $1,506 |
| Union Township (Highland County) | — | 17.4% | $67,481 | $178,600 | $1,356 |
| Washington Township (Highland County) | $725 | 33.1% | — | $287,900 | $2,810 |
| Whiteoak Township | $760 | 25.8% | $77,500 | $123,600 | $1,422 |
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 Highland County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Highland County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 137 | 316 | 786 | 40,183 | 3 of 6 |
| 2024 | 39 | 93 | 281 | 670 | 41,919 | 4 of 6 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Highland County recorded 39 violent and 281 property crimes, 93 and 670 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% 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 Highland County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland County Sheriff's Office | 29,641 | 26 | 156 |
| Hillsboro Police Department | 6,660 | 5 | 89 |
| Greenfield Police Department | 4,334 | 4 | 21 |
| Village of Leesburg Police Department | 1,284 | 4 | 15 |
| Mowrystown Police Department | 386 | — | — |
| Highland Police Department | 228 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Highland County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45133 | 23,443 | $767 | $172,900 | $61,842 | 26.2% |
| 45123 | 8,740 | $756 | $161,700 | $62,404 | 31.6% |
| 45135 | 5,291 | $942 | $210,000 | $79,629 | 24.7% |
| 45142 | 4,187 | $789 | $167,100 | $66,844 | 18.2% |
| 45155 | 510 | $858 | $93,000 | $72,813 | 20.7% |
| 45172 | 308 | — | $149,100 | $107,951 | 6.3% |
| 45132 | 87 | — | $100,000 | $35,417 | 32.1% |
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Questions about Highland County
What is the crime rate in Highland County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Highland County recorded 93 violent and 670 property crimes per 100,000 residents (39 violent and 281 property crimes in all).
Which place in Highland County has the highest rent?
Clay Township (Highland County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,071 (±$260) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Highland County has the lowest rent?
Brushcreek Township has the lowest median gross rent, $633 (±$180) a month.
What is the median rent in Highland County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Highland County is $780 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Highland County, OH
- 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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