Income needed to buy a home

Morrow County, OH

$98,274

a year in household income to buy the typical Morrow County home with 10% down.

The monthly math

Typical home value$286,075
Down payment (10%)$28,608
Loan$257,468
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,783/mo
Property tax (1.09% a year)$260/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$143/mo
Mortgage insurance$107/mo
Total monthly cost$2,293/mo

Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.

What locals earn

A stretch

The typical household here earns $75,283 a year, 77% of what it takes.

In Ohio

Morrow County ranks #72 of 88 for the income a home takes, from least to most.

Easiest to afford in Ohio

CountyTypical homeIncome 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.