Medina County, Ohio Housing Market
In Medina County, Ohio, the median home value is $287,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,143. This places Medina County at #692 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 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: $1,159
- Establishments: 5,090
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 430
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 81,486 (avg $98,929)
- Outflow: 79,276 (avg $99,360)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Medina County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44214 | 224.7 | +23.26% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44217 | 203.9 | +2.02% | 2025 |
| 3 | 44251 | 198.3 | -4.10% | 2025 |
| 4 | 44273 | 192.1 | -3.26% | 2025 |
| 5 | 44215 | 205.0 | +2.21% | 2025 |
| 6 | 44233 | 203.2 | +8.73% | 2025 |
| 7 | 44212 | 205.2 | +6.91% | 2025 |
| 8 | 44230 | 196.3 | +4.07% | 2025 |
| 9 | 44203 | 178.4 | +0.15% | 2025 |
| 10 | 44333 | 187.5 | +1.03% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Medina County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,000 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,143 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.3% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.9 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Medina County is 46.2% above the Ohio state average and 26.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,143/month is 26.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Medina County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | New Jersey | $287,100 | $1,402 |
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | $287,600 | $978 |
| Miami County | Kansas | $287,700 | $1,107 |
| Dodge County | Minnesota | $287,700 | $1,020 |
| Horry County | South Carolina | $287,700 | $1,255 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | $288,400 | $1,302 | 52.8% |
| Licking County | $275,200 | $1,078 | 73.7% |
| Fairfield County | $298,800 | $1,172 | 74.9% |
| Holmes County | $267,700 | $816 | 79.0% |
| Clermont County | $266,200 | $1,107 | 73.6% |
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).