Jefferson County, Ohio Housing Market
In Jefferson County, Ohio, the median home value is $127,800, with a median monthly rent of $835. This places Jefferson County at #2510 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #86 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: $1,051
- Establishments: 1,260
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 26,412 (avg $60,429)
- Outflow: 25,453 (avg $61,068)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Jefferson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43938 | 201.9 | +3.93% | 2025 |
| 2 | 43952 | 234.2 | +17.57% | 2025 |
| 3 | 43953 | 201.4 | +0.24% | 2025 |
| 4 | 43964 | 201.9 | +3.92% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jefferson County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $127,800 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.5% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.8 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jefferson County is 34.9% below the Ohio state average and 43.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $835/month is 7.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.8, buying a home in Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panola County | Mississippi | $127,800 | $874 |
| Richmond County | North Carolina | $127,800 | $724 |
| Marshall County | Kansas | $127,700 | $690 |
| Knox County | Nebraska | $127,700 | $647 |
| Chautauqua County | New York | $127,900 | $812 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | $121,500 | $785 | 76.3% |
| Meigs County | $119,300 | $722 | 75.4% |
| Crawford County | $136,700 | $794 | 73.1% |
| Scioto County | $137,900 | $742 | 68.4% |
| Paulding County | $140,800 | $812 | 80.1% |
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).