Housing data for McArthur, OH
McArthur, OH has an estimated 2,110 residents and 1,056 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Vinton County.
54.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $554 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+45.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,110 (±353)
- Housing units
- 1,056 (±180)
- Households that rent
- 54.4%
- Median gross rent
- $554
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +45.2%
What stands out in McArthur
Households that rent: 54.4% (±10.5 points) in McArthur, higher than in Vinton County (24.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 14.0% (±7.2 points) in McArthur, higher than in Vinton County (2.5%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 26.7% (±10.5 points) in McArthur, higher than in Vinton County (14.3%).
Homes built before 1980: 64.6% (±13.2 points) in McArthur, higher than in Vinton County (46.3%).
- Renters and owners in McArthur
- Types of homes in McArthur
- How long people stay in McArthur
- Age of homes in McArthur
Housing in McArthur at a glance
- Median rent: $554 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $586 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 31.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 54.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $49,439 median household income
- Home values: $187,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,199 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,711 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 14.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 64.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 64.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 47.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 23.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +45.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 26.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
McArthur against Vinton County, its state and the nation
| McArthur | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,110 (±353) | 12,630 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,056 (±180) | 5,935 (±19) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 54.4% (±10.5 points) | 24.5% (±4.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $554 (±$124) | $728 (±$83) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $49,439 (±$14,973) | $55,336 (±$4,819) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $187,200 (±$36,180) | $150,000 (±$26,433) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,711 (±$254) | $1,469 (±$130) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.6% (±13.2 points) | 46.3% (±5.7 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.6 minutes (±5.6) | 35.8 minutes (±2.7) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 84.5% (±8.9 points) | 80.1% (±3.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.5 years (±4.7) | 44.0 years (±0.6) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
McArthur covers 1.7 square miles of land, about 1,251 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How McArthur has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,453 (±232) | 2,110 (±353) | +45.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 708 (±99) | 1,056 (±180) | +49.2% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $584 (±$32) | $554 (±$124) | −5.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $118,000 (±$22,550) | $187,200 (±$36,180) | +58.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $33,661 (±$6,586) | $49,439 (±$14,973) | +46.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $952 (±$84) | $1,199 (±$134) | +25.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,253 (±$170) | $1,711 (±$254) | +36.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 51.4% (±7.4 points) | 54.4% (±10.5 points) | +3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% (±6.1 points) | 2.0% (±3.4 points) | −4.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in McArthur
In 2025, the McArthur Police Department reported 0 violent and 751 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Vinton County, the departments that report recorded 187 violent and 451 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near McArthur
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Township (Vinton County) | 0.8 mi | $619 | $196,300 | 43.6% |
| Clinton Township (Vinton County) | 4.4 mi | $686 | $94,400 | 21.0% |
| Zaleski | 5.1 mi | — | — | 3.4% |
| Madison Township (Vinton County) | 5.9 mi | — | — | 9.7% |
| Richland Township (Vinton County) | 6.2 mi | $1,030 | $164,000 | 16.0% |
| Hamden | 6.6 mi | $757 | $99,600 | 28.1% |
| Jackson Township (Vinton County) | 7.5 mi | — | $175,500 | 16.4% |
| Swan Township | 7.6 mi | — | — | 8.8% |
Places in Ohio most like McArthur
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | $638 | $173,700 | $52,031 | 46.5% |
| Hanover Township (Ashland County) | $544 | $192,600 | $55,417 | 40.6% |
| Hillsboro | $770 | $149,200 | $55,521 | 46.7% |
| Washington Court House | $771 | $159,800 | $55,998 | 44.9% |
| Russells Point | $617 | $165,000 | $42,442 | 39.5% |
| Junction City | $689 | $120,000 | $53,125 | 45.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for McArthur, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $758 | $767 | $1,003 | $1,195 | $1,396 |
HUD income limits for McArthur, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Vinton County, OH, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $74,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about McArthur
What is the average rent in McArthur, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in McArthur is $554 (±$124) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in McArthur?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in McArthur, OH is $297 (±$82) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in McArthur rent-burdened?
31.2% of renting households in McArthur pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in McArthur?
McArthur has an estimated 518 (±132) renting households, 54.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in McArthur?
The median household income in McArthur is $49,439 (±$14,973) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in McArthur, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $187,200 (±$36,180) for owner-occupied homes in McArthur (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is McArthur growing?
In McArthur, the number of residents went from 1,453 in 2015–2019 to 2,110 in 2020–2024 (+45.2%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Vinton County, OH
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Vinton County, OH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: McArthur Police Department (ORI OH0820100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for McArthur village, Ohio (place:45696, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .