1st Advantage MortgageTuscarawas County households have a median income of $65,044 and median rent of $908 a month (ACS 2020 to 2024). Those figures describe the county, not you: compare at least three written offers by APR and total cost, and confirm the lender's license before you apply.
On this page
- Who lives in Tuscarawas County
- What it costs to live in Tuscarawas County
- Household income in Tuscarawas County
- How Tuscarawas County residents earn a living
- Places inside Tuscarawas County
- Neighboring counties at a glance
- Debt-to-income at Tuscarawas County's medians
- People and households in Tuscarawas County
- Reading the Tuscarawas County data as a borrower
- Steps before you apply in Tuscarawas County
- Checking a lender's license in Ohio
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Who lives in Tuscarawas County
Roughly 92,385 residents live in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, 30th by population among the state's 88 counties and county equivalents. It covers 568 square miles of land, or about 163 people per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Tuscarawas County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. Of the 22 Census places inside Tuscarawas County, New Philadelphia leads by population with about 17,520; 19 of the 22 are incorporated.
What it costs to live in Tuscarawas County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $908 in Tuscarawas County versus $1,034 statewide. 45% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 22% spend half or more. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,400, about 2.9 times the median household income. The ownership rate is 69%.
| Cost | Tuscarawas County | Ohio figure | Median county, U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $908/mo | $1,034/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $185,400 | $214,800 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 69% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45% | 46% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 20% | 21% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% | 3.4% | n/a |
Household income in Tuscarawas County
At $65,044, the typical Tuscarawas County household income sits near the median U.S. county ($65,681). Only 49 Ohio counties post a higher median.
| Band | Tuscarawas County | Compared with Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 26.5% | +2.7 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 45.1% | +3.4 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 24.2% | -1.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | -4.9 pts |
The spread is wide: 28% of Tuscarawas County households make $100,000 or more, and 27% make less than $35,000. 13.4% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 13.3%). A household earning below the $65,044 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
How Tuscarawas County residents earn a living
Manufacturing employs 23% of working residents, the largest share; education and health care is next with 20%. Compared with Ohio, the county leans toward manufacturing (23% against 15%). Averaged over the five survey years, 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking. About 80% drive to work alone and 12% have trips of 45 minutes or more. Only 7.4% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Top industries | Tuscarawas County share | +/- vs Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22.6% | +7.9 pts |
| Education and health care | 19.9% | -4.4 pts |
| Retail trade | 10.6% | -0.5 pts |
| Construction | 8.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.4% | -1.9 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 7.7% | -0.6 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Places inside Tuscarawas County
Here are the 14 most populous of the county's 22 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 63% of Tuscarawas County residents live in one of the 22. Tuscarawas has the highest median household income on the list ($87,656) and Uhrichsville the lowest ($41,846), counting places with at least 500 residents. Rent is cheapest in Mineral City ($752) and steepest in Dover ($997). No Tuscarawas County place has a separate guide yet; this county page serves all 22.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia | city | 17,520 | $58,547 | $897 | 3 mi |
| Dover | city | 13,053 | $64,276 | $997 | 6 mi |
| Uhrichsville | city | 5,189 | $41,846 | $935 | 7 mi |
| Newcomerstown | village | 3,677 | $45,588 | $815 | 14 mi |
| Wilkshire Hills | CDP | 2,987 | $63,490 | $781 | 13 mi |
| Strasburg | village | 2,614 | $64,330 | $836 | 11 mi |
| Sugarcreek | village | 2,504 | $72,222 | $883 | 10 mi |
| Dennison | village | 2,449 | $51,992 | $840 | 8 mi |
| Tuscarawas | village | 1,235 | $87,656 | $913 | 5 mi |
| Gnadenhutten | village | 1,111 | $65,357 | $960 | 6 mi |
| Midvale | village | 977 | $70,694 | $908 | 5 mi |
| Bolivar | village | 972 | $69,375 | $851 | 14 mi |
| Baltic | village | 841 | $66,071 | $882 | 12 mi |
| Port Washington | village | 586 | $66,500 | $944 | 9 mi |
Neighboring counties at a glance
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (22 to 27 miles). 2 of the six report a higher median household income than Tuscarawas County; Holmes County is highest at $76,140 and Harrison County lowest at $54,414.
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas County | - | $65,044 | $908/mo | 69% |
| Carroll County, OH | 22 mi | $64,835 | $863/mo | 79% |
| Harrison County, OH | 23 mi | $54,414 | $785/mo | 76% |
| Holmes County, OH | 25 mi | $76,140 | $816/mo | 79% |
| Stark County, OH | 26 mi | $67,934 | $909/mo | 69% |
| Coshocton County, OH | 26 mi | $55,577 | $765/mo | 73% |
| Guernsey County, OH | 27 mi | $58,478 | $864/mo | 72% |
Debt-to-income at Tuscarawas County's medians
How much room does a median Tuscarawas County budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Monthly gross at the median, Tuscarawas County: $5,420
- Rent at the median, $908, takes 17% of that
- At 40%, room after rent is $1,260 a month
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Tuscarawas County's.
People and households in Tuscarawas County
20% of Tuscarawas County adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or more. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, against 6.4% for Ohio.
| Residents | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 39.7 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.8% | 31.5% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 11.1% | 8.2% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 8.5% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 7.4% | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.4% |
| Minutes to work | Tuscarawas County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 36.1% |
| 15 to 29 min | 35.7% |
| 30 to 44 min | 16.5% |
| 45 to 59 min | 5.4% |
| 60+ min | 6.3% |
Reading the Tuscarawas County data as a borrower
The county's numbers point to a few situations that come up often for Tuscarawas County borrowers.
- Rent squeeze. 45% of renters spend 30%+ of income on rent; borrow only if the loan cuts what you pay overall.
- Getting ready. Gather pay stubs or benefit letters before you apply (checklist).
- Fraud. Gift cards, wire transfers or fees to unlock a loan mean walk away (report it).
Steps before you apply in Tuscarawas County
A short checklist for Tuscarawas County borrowers:
- Price the Tuscarawas County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Compare the total repaid on every offer, not just the payment.
- Only work with lenders licensed for Ohio borrowers.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
Checking a lender's license in Ohio
Licensing happens at the state level, so a lender working with Tuscarawas County borrowers answers to the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. Statewide data and rules: Ohio guide.
Nearby and statewide guides
The Ohio guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Tuscarawas County earn?
The median is $65,044; 28% earn $100,000 or more and 27% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
How does Tuscarawas County rent compare with Ohio?
$908 locally versus $1,034 for the state, 12% below.
Which towns does the Tuscarawas County guide cover?
Every community in the county, unincorporated areas included. The largest of its 22 Census places: New Philadelphia, Dover, Uhrichsville, Newcomerstown, Wilkshire Hills.
Can Tuscarawas County residents use the questionnaire?
Yes. It asks the same questions in every Ohio county, lists every requirement up front and does not affect your credit score.
Where can someone in Tuscarawas County check a lender's license?
With the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. If a lender is unlicensed or asks for a fee before funding, walk away.