Ohio Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Ohio?
The Ohio housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 3.4% year-over-year. there are currently 456 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$234,035
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+38%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
456
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Ohio vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Ohio: $1,118/mo (+4.2% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $234,035 and average rent of $1,118/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Ohio is 17.4. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Ohio. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Columbus, OH
$317,223
Avg rent: $1,464/mo
Cincinnati, OH
$295,717
Avg rent: $1,522/mo
Mount Vernon, OH
$271,282
Celina, OH
$258,793
Avg rent: $1,000/mo
Wilmington, OH
$241,213
Bellefontaine, OH
$239,539
Avg rent: $1,100/mo
Urbana, OH
$238,697
Avg rent: $950/mo
Cleveland, OH
$236,080
Avg rent: $1,341/mo
Sidney, OH
$231,112
Avg rent: $1,326/mo
Ashland, OH
$229,733
Avg rent: $910/mo
Washington Court House, OH
$227,560
Wapakoneta, OH
$226,555
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