Crawford County, Ohio Housing Market
In Crawford County, Ohio, the median home value is $136,700, with a median monthly rent of $794. This places Crawford County at #2409 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #85 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: $994
- Establishments: 827
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,973 (avg $55,534)
- Outflow: 17,420 (avg $55,654)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Crawford County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44882 | 248.6 | +16.22% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44827 | 212.5 | +6.13% | 2025 |
| 3 | 44865 | 198.0 | +26.91% | 2025 |
| 4 | 44820 | 192.2 | +13.33% | 2025 |
| 5 | 44875 | 186.3 | +3.94% | 2025 |
| 6 | 44833 | 184.4 | +5.52% | 2025 |
| 7 | 43302 | 196.3 | +3.65% | 2025 |
| 8 | 43314 | 212.6 | +2.81% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Crawford County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,700 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.1% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.3 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Crawford County is 30.4% below the Ohio state average and 40.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $794/month is 12.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.3, buying a home in Crawford County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Crawford County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.1%, compared to 73.7% in Ohio and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | Kansas | $136,700 | $913 |
| Grant County | Nebraska | $136,700 | $867 |
| Fayette County | Iowa | $136,800 | $881 |
| Walworth County | South Dakota | $136,600 | $926 |
| Escambia County | Alabama | $136,500 | $766 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto County | $137,900 | $742 | 68.4% |
| Paulding County | $140,800 | $812 | 80.1% |
| Trumbull County | $141,800 | $797 | 71.3% |
| Monroe County | $142,700 | $672 | 79.9% |
| Lawrence County | $144,000 | $848 | 72.3% |
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).