Housing by town in Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio has 31 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $881 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $735 in 2015–2019 (+19.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Mount Eaton has the highest median gross rent ($1,125) and West Salem the lowest ($775).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $881 (±$23)
- Households that rent
- 23.4%
- Median household income
- $73,574
- Places
- 31
Cities, towns and townships in Wayne County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek | $1,000 | 22.2% | $71,250 | $191,400 | $1,922 |
| Baughman Township | $900 | 22.7% | $76,705 | $221,000 | $2,561 |
| Burbank | $917 | 32.0% | $63,125 | $151,600 | $1,571 |
| Canaan Township (Wayne County) | $897 | 10.8% | $76,431 | $206,900 | $2,409 |
| Chester Township (Wayne County) | $898 | 13.7% | $73,625 | $244,400 | $2,589 |
| Chippewa Township | $853 | 14.9% | $80,440 | $220,500 | $2,770 |
| Clinton Township (Wayne County) | $858 | 21.4% | $72,336 | $169,200 | $1,918 |
| Congress | $850 | 19.0% | $56,250 | $90,000 | $950 |
| Congress Township (Wayne County) | $878 | 12.5% | $71,958 | $175,000 | $2,230 |
| Creston | $861 | 11.5% | $68,500 | $171,500 | $2,056 |
| Dalton | $854 | 25.2% | $68,571 | $183,300 | $2,289 |
| Doylestown | $923 | 23.6% | $79,181 | $268,500 | $2,959 |
| East Union Township | $838 | 22.0% | $72,778 | $251,900 | $2,596 |
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | $842 | 18.1% | $71,384 | $275,800 | $2,391 |
| Fredericksburg | — | 25.0% | $75,909 | $168,400 | $2,029 |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | $888 | 30.7% | $73,422 | $210,900 | $2,608 |
| Marshallville | $933 | 13.4% | $59,821 | $172,300 | $2,408 |
| Milton Township (Wayne County) | $962 | 19.7% | $69,401 | $218,500 | $2,414 |
| Mount Eaton | $1,125 | 43.9% | $81,875 | $156,700 | $1,450 |
| Orrville | $870 | 38.2% | $72,569 | $188,900 | $2,321 |
| Paint Township (Wayne County) | $1,042 | 9.1% | $86,447 | $401,400 | $3,270 |
| Plain Township (Wayne County) | — | 7.4% | $85,909 | $215,600 | $2,668 |
| Rittman | $814 | 28.3% | $60,154 | $162,100 | $1,956 |
| Salt Creek Township (Wayne County) | $903 | 16.5% | $79,844 | $316,600 | $3,226 |
| Shreve | $809 | 28.8% | $66,220 | $145,200 | $1,302 |
| Smithville | $893 | 26.3% | $71,944 | $197,100 | $2,355 |
| Sugar Creek Township (Wayne County) | $842 | 22.0% | $77,093 | $241,900 | $2,583 |
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | — | 5.3% | $84,746 | $289,000 | $4,397 |
| West Salem | $775 | 18.2% | $62,042 | $125,900 | $1,217 |
| Wooster | $918 | 34.8% | $66,898 | $214,200 | $2,623 |
| Wooster Township | $879 | 26.9% | $70,296 | $241,300 | $2,642 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,750 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,100 | $64,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,550 | $71,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,150 | $77,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,700 | $82,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,250 | $88,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,850 | $94,150 |
How the places in Wayne County rank across Ohio
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Police departments in Wayne County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Sheriff's Office | 61,837 | 36 | 446 |
| Wooster Police Department | 26,922 | 60 | 387 |
| Orrville Police Department | 8,437 | 10 | 23 |
| Doylestown Police Department | 3,084 | — | — |
| Dalton Police Department | 1,926 | — | — |
| Shreve Police Department | 1,497 | — | — |
| West Salem Police Department | 1,438 | — | — |
| Smithville Police Department | 1,337 | — | — |
| Apple Creek Police Department | 1,185 | — | — |
| Marshallville Police Department | 793 | — | — |
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 Wayne County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44691 | 44,344 | $911 | $230,300 | $69,920 | 27.4% |
| 44667 | 13,287 | $887 | $208,600 | $75,616 | 31.2% |
| 44606 | 8,182 | $714 | $288,000 | $76,350 | 21.5% |
| 44230 | 8,107 | $894 | $229,000 | $79,526 | 13.8% |
| 44270 | 8,071 | $786 | $170,200 | $63,650 | 27.6% |
| 44287 | 7,935 | $848 | $194,500 | $73,816 | 15.2% |
| 44618 | 7,846 | $860 | $248,800 | $74,403 | 21.2% |
| 44676 | 4,914 | $812 | $180,000 | $75,738 | 14.5% |
| 44217 | 3,804 | $928 | $199,200 | $73,603 | 11.1% |
| 44677 | 2,734 | $853 | $230,600 | $75,435 | 20.3% |
| 44645 | 2,553 | $1,108 | $230,400 | $84,756 | 10.5% |
| 44214 | 2,450 | $994 | $237,800 | $84,861 | 9.7% |
| 44276 | 1,923 | $878 | $231,300 | $86,583 | 13.7% |
| 44659 | 117 | $1,125 | $156,700 | $81,406 | 45.9% |
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Questions about Wayne County
Which place in Wayne County has the highest rent?
Mount Eaton has the highest median gross rent, $1,125 (±$949) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wayne County has the lowest rent?
West Salem has the lowest median gross rent, $775 (±$92) a month.
What is the median rent in Wayne County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Wayne County is $881 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wayne 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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