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Cost of homeownership in Ohio

State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.

Avg home value
$169,108
Avg property tax
$2,053
Homeownership rate
73.2%
1yr appreciation
4.7%

Home price trend

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

Most expensive counties

  1. 1.Delaware County$393,000
  2. 2.Warren County$290,900
  3. 3.Geauga County$288,000
  4. 4.Union County$282,900
  5. 5.Medina County$249,700
  6. 6.Fairfield County$247,800
  7. 7.Holmes County$245,800
  8. 8.Franklin County$243,100
  9. 9.Licking County$232,200
  10. 10.Clermont County$224,800

Most affordable counties

  1. 1.Monroe County12.5%
  2. 2.Auglaize County13.5%
  3. 3.Van Wert County13.5%
  4. 4.Noble County13.6%
  5. 5.Belmont County13.7%
  6. 6.Putnam County13.9%
  7. 7.Jefferson County14.0%
  8. 8.Mercer County14.0%
  9. 9.Paulding County14.0%
  10. 10.Harrison County14.0%
Avg electricity
17.0¢/kWh

DOE EIA residential average.

Avg annual energy cost
$1,832

Residential baseline.

Avg mortgage interest deduction
Pending

IRS SOI, state-level avg.

All counties in Ohio

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Ohio?

Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Ohio is $169,108, with median annual property tax around $2,053. Your actual cost depends on county and property.

What is the property tax in Ohio?

Property tax rates vary by county. Ohio's state average sits at roughly $2,053 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.

How fast are home prices appreciating in Ohio?

FHFA House Price Index data shows Ohio appreciating 4.7% over the last year and 49.7% over the last five years.

Is homeownership high in Ohio?

Ohio's homeownership rate is 73.2% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.

Data sources

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