Special Interest
Housing in Perry County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Perry County averages $777/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 Perry County FMR Area are $794 for a studio, $799 for 1‑bedroom, $984 for 2‑bedroom, $1,215 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,445 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $207 increase for a 2-bedroom in Perry County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Perry County was 5.0% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
