Special Interest
Housing in Holmes County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Holmes County averages $816/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 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Holmes County FMR Area are $754 for a studio, $760 for 1‑bedroom, $997 for 2‑bedroom, $1,226 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,320 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $181 increase for a 2-bedroom in Holmes County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
