Knox County, Ohio Housing Market
In Knox County, Ohio, the median home value is $239,400, with a median monthly rent of $950. This places Knox County at #990 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,125
- Establishments: 1,256
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 154
- Multi-family: 116
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 24,468 (avg $72,189)
- Outflow: 23,519 (avg $72,083)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Knox County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43022 | 255.2 | +34.12% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44813 | 250.8 | +2.22% | 2025 |
| 3 | 43080 | 258.5 | +11.89% | 2025 |
| 4 | 44822 | 218.0 | +9.45% | 2025 |
| 5 | 43028 | 259.4 | — | 2025 |
| 6 | 43050 | 237.7 | +4.44% | 2025 |
| 7 | 43019 | 240.0 | +9.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,400 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.5% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Knox County is 21.9% above the Ohio state average and 5.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $950/month is 5.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Knox County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | Tennessee | $239,400 | $1,031 |
| Kit Carson County | Colorado | $239,500 | $973 |
| Rio Grande County | Colorado | $239,500 | $945 |
| Tippecanoe County | Indiana | $239,300 | $1,124 |
| Pine County | Minnesota | $239,300 | $877 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | $241,900 | $1,075 | 59.3% |
| Miami County | $229,100 | $966 | 73.4% |
| Madison County | $250,100 | $943 | 77.5% |
| Wood County | $227,600 | $972 | 64.4% |
| Portage County | $227,000 | $1,064 | 70.1% |
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).