Erie County, Ohio Housing Market
In Erie County, Ohio, the median home value is $199,700, with a median monthly rent of $933. This places Erie County at #1404 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 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: $971
- Establishments: 1,942
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 161
- Multi-family: 3
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 33,792 (avg $73,863)
- Outflow: 32,556 (avg $73,788)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Erie County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44847 | 232.9 | +35.40% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44811 | 199.8 | +11.60% | 2025 |
| 3 | 44089 | 199.7 | +14.73% | 2025 |
| 4 | 44826 | 175.9 | +50.83% | 2024 |
| 5 | 44870 | 188.2 | +10.65% | 2025 |
| 6 | 44889 | 197.2 | +12.44% | 2025 |
| 7 | 44814 | 202.4 | +6.08% | 2025 |
| 8 | 44846 | 195.9 | +10.16% | 2025 |
| 9 | 44839 | 207.7 | +13.37% | 2025 |
| 10 | 44857 | 183.3 | +4.60% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Erie County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,700 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $933 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.9% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.8 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Erie County is 1.7% above the Ohio state average and 12.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $933/month is 3.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Erie County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Erie County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilchrist County | Florida | $199,900 | $926 |
| Daviess County | Kentucky | $199,900 | $918 |
| Lee County | Mississippi | $199,500 | $957 |
| Cleveland County | North Carolina | $200,000 | $914 |
| Highland County | Virginia | $200,000 | $856 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | $201,100 | $855 | 87.1% |
| Brown County | $196,200 | $817 | 77.2% |
| Logan County | $203,200 | $845 | 77.6% |
| Champaign County | $204,000 | $905 | 76.8% |
| Cuyahoga County | $195,400 | $1,060 | 59.4% |
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).