Special Interest
Housing in Belmont County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Belmont 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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Belmont County FMR Area are $719 for a studio, $859 for 1‑bedroom, $1,043 for 2‑bedroom, $1,344 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,487 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $250 increase for a 2-bedroom in Belmont County shows a 32% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Belmont County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
