Geauga County, Ohio Housing Market
In Geauga County, Ohio, the median home value is $331,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,083. This places Geauga County at #484 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 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: $1,120
- Establishments: 3,110
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 180
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 40,216 (avg $136,648)
- Outflow: 39,092 (avg $135,718)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Geauga County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44021 | 176.9 | -4.04% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44072 | 176.9 | -0.85% | 2025 |
| 3 | 44065 | 195.5 | +12.44% | 2025 |
| 4 | 44046 | 170.9 | +0.20% | 2025 |
| 5 | 44234 | 205.3 | +15.77% | 2025 |
| 6 | 44202 | 214.0 | +7.65% | 2025 |
| 7 | 44094 | 179.7 | +6.78% | 2025 |
| 8 | 44023 | 198.9 | +11.47% | 2025 |
| 9 | 44024 | 177.8 | +3.01% | 2025 |
| 10 | 44026 | 178.2 | +3.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Geauga County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $331,100 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,083 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 87.2% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.5 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Geauga County is 68.6% above the Ohio state average and 45.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,083/month is 19.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.5, Geauga County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Geauga County has an owner-occupancy rate of 87.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings County | North Dakota | $331,000 | $621 |
| Gloucester County | Virginia | $331,000 | $1,096 |
| Kent County | Maryland | $330,900 | $1,209 |
| Montezuma County | Colorado | $331,400 | $942 |
| Olmsted County | Minnesota | $331,700 | $1,370 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | $344,900 | $1,247 | 79.2% |
| Warren County | $349,400 | $1,361 | 79.4% |
| Fairfield County | $298,800 | $1,172 | 74.9% |
| Franklin County | $288,400 | $1,302 | 52.8% |
| Medina County | $287,000 | $1,143 | 80.3% |
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).