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Ohio Renters Face $22.51 Wage Crisis Amid Housing Shortage

7/19/2025

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Ohio workers require $22.51 per hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment, as per the 2025 Out of Reach report.
The average renter earns $18.62 per hour, falling $3.89 short, marking a 148% increase since 2020.
Only four of Ohio's 15 most common jobs exceed the Housing Wage, impacting 1.2 million jobs.
Rising rent prices outpace wage growth, contributing to increased homelessness, particularly among seniors.
Advocates call for enhanced state and federal housing support to tackle the crisis.

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Story summary

Ohio workers require $22.51 per hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment, as per the 2025 Out of Reach report.
The average renter earns $18.62 per hour, falling $3.89 short, marking a 148% increase since 2020.
Only four of Ohio's 15 most common jobs exceed the Housing Wage, impacting 1.2 million jobs.
Rising rent prices outpace wage growth, contributing to increased homelessness, particularly among seniors.
Advocates call for enhanced state and federal housing support to tackle the crisis.