Income needed to buy a home
Marion County, OH
$61,944
a year in household income to buy the typical Marion County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$182,752
Down payment (10%)$18,275
Loan$164,477
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,139/mo
Property tax (0.96% a year)$147/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$91/mo
Mortgage insurance$69/mo
Total monthly cost$1,445/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Right at the edge
The typical household here earns $59,371 a year, 96% of what it takes.
In Ohio
Marion County ranks #19 of 88 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Ohio
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Meigs County | $115,811 | $38,833 |
| Jefferson County | $127,407 | $43,049 |
| Belmont County | $133,163 | $45,355 |
| Harrison County | $145,138 | $48,946 |
| Jackson County | $147,176 | $49,570 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.