Housing by town in Knox County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $950 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $737 in 2015–2019 (+28.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Pike Township (Knox County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,867) and Danville the lowest ($545).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $950 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 24.5%
- Median household income
- $73,878
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Knox County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | — | 4.6% | $100,593 | $287,700 | $3,369 |
| Berlin Township (Knox County) | — | 8.7% | $77,500 | $233,500 | $2,400 |
| Brown Township (Knox County) | — | 20.0% | $72,613 | $252,000 | $2,825 |
| Butler Township (Knox County) | — | 30.1% | $51,086 | $254,400 | $2,575 |
| Centerburg | $834 | 35.3% | $76,250 | $246,900 | $2,635 |
| Clay Township (Knox County) | $896 | 20.8% | $69,091 | $246,900 | $2,467 |
| Clinton Township (Knox County) | $908 | 26.8% | $68,068 | $206,500 | $2,545 |
| College Township | $771 | 24.5% | $100,882 | $323,500 | $3,871 |
| Danville | $545 | 24.6% | $53,194 | $138,600 | $1,069 |
| Fredericktown | $831 | 27.6% | $65,510 | $171,200 | $1,772 |
| Gambier | $725 | 31.8% | $93,365 | $309,400 | $3,724 |
| Gann (Brinkhaven) | $949 | 54.7% | $83,507 | $91,700 | $1,109 |
| Harrison Township (Knox County) | — | 13.7% | $83,977 | $289,500 | $2,571 |
| Hilliar Township | $864 | 17.0% | $91,019 | $267,000 | $3,151 |
| Howard Township | $1,233 | 5.2% | $104,696 | $287,100 | $3,293 |
| Jackson Township (Knox County) | $1,099 | 36.3% | $72,639 | $154,300 | $979 |
| Jefferson Township (Knox County) | — | 20.3% | $116,579 | $412,100 | $2,146 |
| Liberty Township (Knox County) | $1,087 | 7.5% | $121,058 | $409,000 | $4,373 |
| Martinsburg | $896 | 37.0% | $55,313 | $95,700 | $963 |
| Middlebury Township | — | 6.0% | $66,458 | $352,400 | $2,604 |
| Milford Township (Knox County) | — | 6.3% | $91,182 | $355,200 | $3,853 |
| Miller Township | — | 4.3% | $135,245 | $288,300 | $3,273 |
| Monroe Township (Knox County) | $857 | 14.6% | $82,218 | $229,900 | $2,604 |
| Morgan Township (Knox County) | — | 5.8% | — | $319,300 | $2,364 |
| Morris Township | $1,022 | 18.0% | $98,750 | $245,700 | $2,530 |
| Mount Vernon | $948 | 44.9% | $53,845 | $174,000 | $1,800 |
| Pike Township (Knox County) | $1,867 | 22.8% | $69,299 | $294,000 | $3,466 |
| Pleasant Township (Knox County) | $1,671 | 11.7% | $124,119 | $325,000 | $4,091 |
| Union Township (Knox County) | $918 | 18.2% | $68,636 | $200,600 | $1,582 |
| Wayne Township (Knox County) | — | 4.5% | $73,547 | $275,000 | $2,352 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,950 | $33,250 | $53,200 |
| 2 people | $22,800 | $38,000 | $60,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,750 | $68,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,100 | $88,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
How the places in Knox County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Knox County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 68 | 250 | 396 | 63,123 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 37 | 59 | 169 | 268 | 63,027 | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 | 82 | 136 | 246 | 407 | 60,406 | 2 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Knox County recorded 82 violent and 246 property crimes, 136 and 407 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 91% 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 Knox County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Sheriff's Office | 43,008 | 49 | 97 |
| Mount Vernon Police Department | 17,398 | 33 | 149 |
| Fredericktown Police Department | 2,660 | — | — |
| Utica Police Department | 2,146 | — | — |
| Danville Police Department | 1,003 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Knox County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43050 | 31,074 | $967 | $220,300 | $64,108 | 32.5% |
| 43019 | 9,445 | $844 | $206,800 | $68,104 | 17.8% |
| 43028 | 7,799 | $1,011 | $273,000 | $91,186 | 8.4% |
| 43011 | 6,594 | $864 | $315,600 | $90,121 | 10.0% |
| 43014 | 3,738 | $687 | $220,900 | $66,481 | 23.5% |
| 43022 | 3,635 | $783 | $315,900 | $94,712 | 19.4% |
| 43005 | 339 | — | $97,400 | $72,910 | 43.8% |
| 43037 | 293 | $846 | $273,400 | $69,625 | 19.5% |
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Questions about Knox County
What is the crime rate in Knox County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Knox County recorded 136 violent and 407 property crimes per 100,000 residents (82 violent and 246 property crimes in all).
Which place in Knox County has the highest rent?
Pike Township (Knox County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,867 (±$602) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Knox County has the lowest rent?
Danville has the lowest median gross rent, $545 (±$254) a month.
What is the median rent in Knox County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Knox County is $950 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Knox 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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