Fayette County, Ohio Housing Market
In Fayette County, Ohio, the median home value is $170,700, with a median monthly rent of $822. This places Fayette County at #1792 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #51 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: $1,029
- Establishments: 646
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 79
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,622 (avg $58,161)
- Outflow: 11,230 (avg $58,670)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Fayette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43145 | 120.5 | -50.17% | 2025 |
| 2 | 45123 | 261.5 | +18.39% | 2025 |
| 3 | 43160 | 233.2 | +6.36% | 2025 |
| 4 | 43143 | 247.5 | +2.78% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fayette County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,700 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $822 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.7% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.3 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fayette County is 13.1% below the Ohio state average and 25.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $822/month is 9.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Fayette County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Fayette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates County | Missouri | $170,800 | $786 |
| Dade County | Missouri | $170,600 | $683 |
| Gates County | North Carolina | $170,800 | $1,143 |
| Graham County | North Carolina | $170,600 | $676 |
| Laurens County | South Carolina | $170,600 | $880 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross County | $171,500 | $906 | 69.6% |
| Clark County | $169,900 | $872 | 69.4% |
| Highland County | $168,900 | $780 | 74.3% |
| Henry County | $168,600 | $849 | 82.5% |
| Darke County | $173,200 | $779 | 72.4% |
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).