Special Interest
Housing in Morgan County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Morgan County averages $742/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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Morgan County FMR Area are $736 for a studio, $875 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,193 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,462 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $231 increase for a 2-bedroom in Morgan County shows a 31% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Morgan County was 5.5% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
