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Housing in Hardin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hardin County averages $793/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Ohio median of $1,034 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hardin County FMR Area are $817 for a studio, $822 for 1‑bedroom, $986 for 2‑bedroom, $1,247 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,392 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $193 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hardin County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hardin County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
