Housing by town in Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio has 26 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $742 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $626 in 2015–2019 (+18.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Rush Township (Scioto County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,001) and New Boston the lowest ($616).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $742 (±$38)
- Households that rent
- 31.6%
- Median household income
- $50,609
- Places
- 26
Cities, towns and townships in Scioto County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Township (Scioto County) | $699 | 26.7% | $57,857 | $183,100 | $1,578 |
| Brush Creek Township (Scioto County) | $806 | 20.0% | $75,313 | $137,700 | $1,347 |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | $900 | 26.5% | $35,530 | $103,900 | $1,213 |
| Franklin Furnace | $706 | 19.8% | $59,621 | $147,200 | $1,446 |
| Green Township (Scioto County) | $689 | 20.2% | $59,941 | $160,600 | $1,709 |
| Harrison Township (Scioto County) | $899 | 19.7% | $51,967 | $112,100 | $1,155 |
| Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | $918 | 16.2% | $68,345 | $202,500 | $2,331 |
| Lucasville | $912 | 34.5% | $64,044 | $226,100 | $2,343 |
| Madison Township (Scioto County) | $939 | 18.7% | $99,032 | $201,800 | $1,942 |
| Morgan Township (Scioto County) | — | 12.5% | $73,821 | $71,300 | $739 |
| New Boston | $616 | 69.4% | $22,932 | $64,200 | $836 |
| Nile Township | $682 | 21.0% | $56,941 | $169,300 | $1,683 |
| Otway | — | 24.0% | $75,469 | — | $875 |
| Porter Township (Scioto County) | $771 | 28.4% | $58,534 | $195,400 | $1,985 |
| Portsmouth | $747 | 51.9% | $34,713 | $103,300 | $1,222 |
| Rarden | — | 8.2% | $32,344 | $67,800 | $838 |
| Rarden Township | $842 | 13.6% | $36,786 | $46,600 | $890 |
| Rosemount | $975 | 25.9% | $41,742 | $111,900 | $1,563 |
| Rush Township (Scioto County) | $1,001 | 21.0% | $55,925 | $160,800 | $1,296 |
| South Webster | $652 | 29.6% | $60,417 | $113,100 | $1,223 |
| Union Township (Scioto County) | $642 | 16.9% | $53,234 | $141,200 | $1,176 |
| Valley Township (Scioto County) | $750 | 21.3% | $64,340 | $177,300 | $2,149 |
| Vernon Township (Scioto County) | — | 10.7% | $66,915 | $203,300 | $1,707 |
| Washington Township (Scioto County) | $738 | 26.5% | $45,188 | $121,500 | $1,452 |
| West Portsmouth | $726 | 26.7% | $41,695 | $115,500 | $1,284 |
| Wheelersburg | $685 | 30.1% | $63,132 | $210,000 | $2,242 |
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 Scioto County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Scioto County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 225 | 314 | 1,387 | 1,935 | 71,685 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 213 | 305 | 1,075 | 1,541 | 69,755 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 183 | 257 | 1,135 | 1,593 | 71,262 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Scioto County recorded 183 violent and 1,135 property crimes, 257 and 1,593 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Scioto County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto County Sheriff's Office | 51,738 | 54 | 359 |
| Portsmouth Police Department | 17,315 | 113 | 540 |
| New Boston Police Department | 2,209 | 16 | 236 |
ZIP codes in Scioto County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45662 | 26,909 | $738 | $102,200 | $36,504 | 45.9% |
| 45694 | 11,978 | $758 | $180,100 | $59,876 | 26.3% |
| 45648 | 11,330 | $813 | $174,100 | $72,126 | 20.8% |
| 45663 | 6,577 | $721 | $128,500 | $48,613 | 28.9% |
| 45653 | 3,528 | $693 | $176,100 | $82,125 | 15.8% |
| 45652 | 3,360 | — | $137,000 | $42,708 | 11.5% |
| 45629 | 3,055 | $723 | $174,300 | $60,592 | 14.0% |
| 45657 | 2,173 | $821 | $117,500 | $63,459 | 23.6% |
| 45682 | 2,124 | $668 | $187,700 | $56,250 | 26.7% |
| 45699 | 1,285 | — | — | — | — |
| 45671 | 457 | — | — | $51,442 | 3.4% |
| 45636 | 330 | — | $139,000 | $73,940 | 28.3% |
| 45630 | 188 | — | — | — | 81.8% |
| 45677 | 27 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Scioto County
What is the crime rate in Scioto County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Scioto County recorded 257 violent and 1,593 property crimes per 100,000 residents (183 violent and 1,135 property crimes in all).
Which place in Scioto County has the highest rent?
Rush Township (Scioto County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,001 (±$336) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Scioto County has the lowest rent?
New Boston has the lowest median gross rent, $616 (±$103) a month.
What is the median rent in Scioto County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Scioto County is $742 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scioto County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scioto County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Scioto 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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