Brown County, Ohio Housing Market
In Brown County, Ohio, the median home value is $196,200, with a median monthly rent of $817. This places Brown County at #1442 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #34 within Ohio.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $833
- Establishments: 702
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 121
- Multi-family: 20
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,203 (avg $59,044)
- Outflow: 16,652 (avg $58,935)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45121 | 219.5 | +19.81% | 2025 |
| 2 | 45120 | 226.4 | +17.10% | 2025 |
| 3 | 45171 | 244.3 | +29.15% | 2025 |
| 4 | 45106 | 226.7 | +7.42% | 2025 |
| 5 | 45142 | 207.1 | +4.79% | 2025 |
| 6 | 45130 | 225.6 | +2.35% | 2025 |
| 7 | 45118 | 226.1 | -8.36% | 2025 |
| 8 | 45107 | 230.1 | +7.43% | 2025 |
| 9 | 45176 | 219.7 | +3.62% | 2025 |
| 10 | 45154 | 228.8 | +3.68% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $196,200 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.2% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is about equal to the Ohio state average and 13.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $817/month is 9.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.2%, compared to 73.7% in Ohio and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | New York | $196,200 | $1,033 |
| Jackson County | Wisconsin | $196,100 | $787 |
| Pierce County | Nebraska | $196,000 | $884 |
| Thomas County | Georgia | $196,700 | $1,018 |
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | $195,700 | $1,018 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | $195,400 | $1,060 | 59.4% |
| Erie County | $199,700 | $933 | 71.9% |
| Putnam County | $201,100 | $855 | 87.1% |
| Perry County | $191,100 | $777 | 76.4% |
| Fulton County | $191,000 | $863 | 80.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).