What is the median household income in McArthur, OH?
The median household income in McArthur, OH is $49,439 (±$14,973) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $554 a month would take about $22,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In McArthur, the median household income went from $33,661 in 2015–2019 to $49,439 in 2020–2024 (+46.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $49,439 (±$14,973)
- Median renter income
- $24,464 (±$11,307)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $22,200
Income in McArthur against Vinton County, its state and the nation
| McArthur | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,439 (±$14,973) | $55,336 (±$4,819) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $24,464 (±$11,307) | $25,114 (±$18,161) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $81,818 (±$10,827) | $61,890 (±$7,503) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $554 (±$124) | $728 (±$83) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In McArthur, median household income is not measurably different from Vinton County ($55,336).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Vinton County, McArthur ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 2058 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in McArthur
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $554 a month ($6,648 a year) needs an income of about $22,200 a year.
The median renting household in McArthur earns $24,464 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,661 (±$6,586) | $49,439 (±$14,973) | +46.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| 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 |
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.
Median household income in places near McArthur
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McArthur | — | $49,439 (±$14,973) | — |
| Elk Township (Vinton County) | 0.8 mi | $60,781 (±$11,955) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Vinton County) | 4.4 mi | $46,776 (±$16,501) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Vinton County) | 5.9 mi | $49,375 (±$45,602) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Vinton County) | 6.2 mi | $53,711 (±$4,574) | Not measurably different |
| Hamden | 6.6 mi | $46,711 (±$14,877) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Vinton County) | 7.5 mi | $62,174 (±$52,634) | Not measurably different |
| Swan Township | 7.6 mi | $47,888 (±$26,601) | Not measurably different |
| Vinton Township | 8.2 mi | $85,197 (±$32,278) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vinton Township, OH ($85,197).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Vinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wilkesville Township | $64,375 (±$24,177) |
| 4 | Knox Township (Vinton County) | $63,487 (±$44,346) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Vinton County) | $62,174 (±$52,634) |
| 6 | Elk Township (Vinton County) | $60,781 (±$11,955) |
| 7 | Richland Township (Vinton County) | $53,711 (±$4,574) |
| 8 | Wilkesville | $50,313 (±$2,834) |
| 9 | McArthur | $49,439 (±$14,973) |
| 10 | Madison Township (Vinton County) | $49,375 (±$45,602) |
| 11 | Brown Township (Vinton County) | $47,981 (±$11,924) |
| 12 | Swan Township | $47,888 (±$26,601) |
| 13 | Clinton Township (Vinton County) | $46,776 (±$16,501) |
| 14 | Hamden | $46,711 (±$14,877) |
| 15 | Eagle Township (Vinton County) | $39,019 (±$27,215) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Vinton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 median household income in McArthur?
The median household income in McArthur is $49,439 (±$14,973) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in McArthur?
About $22,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $554 a month.
Have incomes in McArthur kept up with inflation?
In McArthur, the median household income went from $33,661 in 2015–2019 to $49,439 in 2020–2024 (+46.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in McArthur?
The median renting household in McArthur, OH earns $24,464 (±$11,307) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McArthur village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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 B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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