Perry County, Ohio Housing Market
In Perry County, Ohio, the median home value is $191,100, with a median monthly rent of $777. This places Perry County at #1500 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 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: $1,040
- Establishments: 509
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 34
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,719 (avg $60,847)
- Outflow: 13,432 (avg $60,650)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Perry County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43764 | 250.6 | +8.64% | 2025 |
| 2 | 43783 | 242.6 | -0.74% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,100 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.4% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.5 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Perry County is 2.7% below the Ohio state average and 16.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $777/month is 14.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Perry County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | Minnesota | $191,200 | $890 |
| Grant County | Minnesota | $191,000 | $797 |
| Nash County | North Carolina | $191,000 | $953 |
| Fulton County | Ohio | $191,000 | $863 |
| Hanson County | South Dakota | $191,200 | $782 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | $191,000 | $863 | 80.2% |
| Auglaize County | $189,800 | $868 | 78.1% |
| Cuyahoga County | $195,400 | $1,060 | 59.4% |
| Ashland County | $186,800 | $888 | 77.9% |
| Stark County | $186,400 | $909 | 69.2% |
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).