What is the median household income in Union Township (Muskingum County), OH?
The median household income in Union Township (Muskingum County), OH is $71,329 (±$7,144) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $799 a month would take about $32,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Union Township (Muskingum County), the median household income went from $63,707 in 2015–2019 to $71,329 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
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
- $71,329 (±$7,144)
- Median renter income
- $36,964 (±$21,646)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $32,000
Income in Union Township (Muskingum County) against Muskingum County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Muskingum County) | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,329 (±$7,144) | $60,780 (±$3,160) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $36,964 (±$21,646) | $36,299 (±$2,994) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $79,773 (±$21,795) | $76,250 (±$2,402) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $799 (±$102) | $833 (±$32) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Union Township (Muskingum County), median household income is higher than in Muskingum County ($60,780).
It is not measurably different from Ohio ($71,389).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Muskingum County, Union Township (Muskingum County) ranks 15 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1169 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 Union Township (Muskingum County)
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 $799 a month ($9,588 a year) needs an income of about $32,000 a year.
The median renting household in Union Township (Muskingum County) earns $36,964 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 | $63,707 (±$7,086) | $71,329 (±$7,144) | +12.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $725 (±$91) | $799 (±$102) | +10.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $159,900 (±$9,101) | $204,600 (±$24,050) | +28.0% | 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 Union Township (Muskingum County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Muskingum County) | — | $71,329 (±$7,144) | — |
| Norwich | 1.1 mi | $62,750 (±$27,343) | Not measurably different |
| New Concord | 2.8 mi | $70,313 (±$17,702) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Muskingum County) | 4.5 mi | $98,712 (±$8,617) | Higher |
| Highland Township (Muskingum County) | 5.1 mi | $96,023 (±$48,214) | Not measurably different |
| Westland Township | 5.5 mi | $83,750 (±$15,599) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County) | 6.5 mi | $74,028 (±$22,611) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Muskingum County) | 6.9 mi | $73,958 (±$71,477) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Guernsey County) | 7.4 mi | $77,794 (±$46,491) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perry Township (Muskingum County), OH ($98,712).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Muskingum County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) | $83,750 (±$18,408) |
| 10 | Fultonham | $83,594 (±$24,195) |
| 11 | Wayne Township (Muskingum County) | $78,718 (±$11,549) |
| 12 | Falls Township (Muskingum County) | $74,616 (±$8,031) |
| 13 | Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County) | $74,028 (±$22,611) |
| 14 | Salem Township (Muskingum County) | $73,958 (±$71,477) |
| 15 | Union Township (Muskingum County) | $71,329 (±$7,144) |
| 16 | New Concord | $70,313 (±$17,702) |
| 17 | Blue Rock Township | $70,183 (±$23,006) |
| 18 | Adams Township (Muskingum County) | $69,141 (±$63,996) |
| 19 | Newton Township (Muskingum County) | $68,462 (±$14,320) |
| 20 | Monroe Township (Muskingum County) | $66,352 (±$19,515) |
| 21 | Madison Township (Muskingum County) | $65,391 (±$28,814) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Muskingum 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 Union Township (Muskingum County)
What is the median household income in Union Township (Muskingum County)?
The median household income in Union Township (Muskingum County) is $71,329 (±$7,144) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Union Township (Muskingum County)?
About $32,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $799 a month.
Have incomes in Union Township (Muskingum County) kept up with inflation?
In Union Township (Muskingum County), the median household income went from $63,707 in 2015–2019 to $71,329 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
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 Union Township (Muskingum County)?
The median renting household in Union Township (Muskingum County), OH earns $36,964 (±$21,646) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Muskingum County, 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 Union township, Muskingum County, Ohio (county subdivision:78498, in state:39 county:119).
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.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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 .
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