Housing by town in Ottawa County, Ohio
Ottawa County, Ohio has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $930 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $724 in 2015–2019 (+28.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Catawba Island Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,217) and Harris Township the lowest ($398).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $930 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 16.4%
- Median household income
- $76,101
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Ottawa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Township (Ottawa County) | $967 | 10.6% | $114,677 | $248,200 | $3,168 |
| Bay Township | — | 19.1% | $65,375 | $165,900 | $1,694 |
| Benton Township (Ottawa County) | $1,074 | 4.1% | $115,660 | $240,000 | $2,524 |
| Carroll Township | $1,010 | 13.4% | $74,625 | $205,600 | $2,372 |
| Catawba Island Township | $1,217 | 11.4% | $92,438 | $366,400 | $3,419 |
| Clay Center | $908 | 23.0% | $61,875 | $118,400 | $1,393 |
| Clay Township (Ottawa County) | $929 | 12.3% | $86,250 | $159,700 | $1,894 |
| Curtice | — | 10.0% | $104,226 | $282,500 | $3,229 |
| Danbury Township | $839 | 10.7% | $75,575 | $308,800 | $2,901 |
| Elmore | $398 | 16.5% | $84,554 | $171,700 | $2,802 |
| Erie Township | $960 | 41.0% | $50,046 | $171,000 | $1,367 |
| Genoa | $927 | 26.4% | $65,550 | $144,100 | $1,635 |
| Harris Township | $398 | 8.8% | $89,471 | $214,900 | $2,920 |
| Marblehead | $1,000 | 8.8% | $96,250 | $376,400 | $3,500 |
| Oak Harbor | $843 | 28.2% | $46,211 | $142,200 | $1,789 |
| Port Clinton | $934 | 32.1% | $60,909 | $152,300 | $1,389 |
| Portage Township (Ottawa County) | $1,103 | 14.0% | $85,325 | $218,800 | $2,640 |
| Put-in-Bay | $719 | 33.3% | $63,750 | $450,000 | $3,667 |
| Put-in-Bay Township | $827 | 11.9% | $71,250 | $565,200 | $4,386 |
| Rocky Ridge | $775 | 22.3% | $78,906 | $97,100 | $1,278 |
| Salem Township (Ottawa County) | $831 | 19.7% | $61,962 | $167,600 | $1,991 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,600 | $35,950 | $57,550 |
| 2 people | $24,650 | $41,100 | $65,750 |
| 3 people | $27,750 | $46,250 | $73,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,500 | $88,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,600 | $95,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,700 | $101,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
How the places in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County Sheriff's Office | 17,538 | — | — |
| Port Clinton Police Department | 5,890 | 11 | 56 |
| Catawba Island Township Police Department | 3,645 | — | — |
| Oak Harbor Police Department | 2,783 | 3 | 24 |
| Clay Township Police Department, Ottawa County | 2,527 | — | — |
| Genoa Police Department | 2,177 | — | — |
| Carroll Township Police Department | 2,068 | — | — |
| Elmore Police Department | 1,364 | — | — |
| Marblehead Police Department | 832 | — | — |
| Rocky Ridge Police Department | 305 | — | — |
| Clay Center Police Department | 245 | — | — |
| Put-In-Bay Police Department | 151 | — | — |
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 Ottawa County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43452 | 14,264 | $968 | $222,000 | $67,490 | 23.2% |
| 43449 | 7,572 | $839 | $180,900 | $71,083 | 16.8% |
| 43430 | 4,911 | $929 | $156,700 | $73,807 | 12.2% |
| 43440 | 4,222 | $746 | $297,100 | $74,818 | 9.9% |
| 43416 | 2,868 | $398 | $197,100 | $88,611 | 8.7% |
| 43432 | 1,357 | — | $244,700 | $152,411 | 2.9% |
| 43445 | 801 | — | $192,900 | $82,670 | 1.3% |
| 43456 | 692 | $827 | $589,000 | $72,969 | 12.7% |
| 43468 | 459 | — | $206,400 | $130,533 | 0.0% |
| 43408 | 386 | $908 | $117,800 | $61,719 | 23.1% |
| 43458 | 282 | $775 | $97,100 | $78,906 | 22.3% |
| 43446 | 35 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
What you can do on Seayora in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Ottawa County
Which place in Ottawa County has the highest rent?
Catawba Island Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,217 (±$261) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Ottawa County has the lowest rent?
Harris Township has the lowest median gross rent, $398 (±$210) a month.
What is the median rent in Ottawa County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Ottawa County is $930 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ottawa 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 .