Muskingum County, Ohio Housing Market
In Muskingum County, Ohio, the median home value is $182,200, with a median monthly rent of $833. This places Muskingum County at #1609 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 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: $1,052
- Establishments: 1,858
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 25
- Multi-family: 177
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 35,401 (avg $61,892)
- Outflow: 34,327 (avg $62,033)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Muskingum County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43767 | 176.7 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 43701 | 216.1 | +7.65% | 2025 |
| 3 | 43734 | 175.3 | +16.96% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Muskingum County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,200 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.2% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.2 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Muskingum County is 7.2% below the Ohio state average and 20.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $833/month is 7.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Muskingum County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Muskingum County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee County | Michigan | $182,200 | $842 |
| Wilkin County | Minnesota | $182,200 | $564 |
| Muscatine County | Iowa | $182,100 | $971 |
| Pearl River County | Mississippi | $182,300 | $906 |
| Loup County | Nebraska | $182,300 | $688 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | $183,100 | $863 | 78.7% |
| Preble County | $180,900 | $794 | 79.7% |
| Montgomery County | $180,900 | $1,026 | 62.5% |
| Athens County | $185,000 | $939 | 60.4% |
| Tuscarawas County | $185,400 | $908 | 68.9% |
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).