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Housing in Trumbull County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Trumbull County averages $797/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Trumbull County FMR Area are $743 for a studio, $780 for 1‑bedroom, $984 for 2‑bedroom, $1,284 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,360 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $187 increase for a 2-bedroom in Trumbull County shows a 23% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Trumbull County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Ohio at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
