Special Interest
Housing in Meigs County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Meigs County averages $722/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Meigs County FMR Area are $735 for a studio, $772 for 1‑bedroom, $991 for 2‑bedroom, $1,188 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,580 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $269 increase for a 2-bedroom in Meigs County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Meigs County was 6.8% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
