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Cost of living in Huron County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,582/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 58,412 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $674 26%
Federal tax $509 20%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $35 1%

Rent in Huron County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$669
per month
1 bedroom
$674
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,123
per month
4 bedroom
$1,377
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Huron County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,972
per year
Individual earnings
$41,156
per year
Per capita
$32,660
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Huron County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$158,900
Annual property tax
$1,664

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Huron County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Huron County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Huron County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Huron County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Huron County

What it costs to live in Huron County each month.

Single person
$2,582
per month
  • Rent $674
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $509
  • State tax $35
Couple
$3,832
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $750
  • State tax $91
Family
$6,200
per month
  • Rent $1,123
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $750
  • State tax $91

Frequently asked questions about Huron County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Huron County?

In Huron County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $674 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,123 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Huron County?

In Huron County, OH, the average household income is $65,972 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,156 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Huron County?

The estimated cost of living in Huron County, OH is approximately $2,582 per month for a single person, $3,832 for a couple, $6,200 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Huron County?

The combined sales tax rate in Huron County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Huron County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Huron County, OH would need approximately $2,582 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,972 per year ($5,498 per month). Huron County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Huron County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Huron County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Huron County?

The average home value in Huron County, OH is $158,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,664, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Huron County compare to other areas?

You can compare Huron County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Huron County is in the Norwalk, OH metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources