Pickaway County, Ohio Housing Market
In Pickaway County, Ohio, the median home value is $256,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,020. This places Pickaway County at #857 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 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: $1,054
- Establishments: 1,008
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 401
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 23,132 (avg $71,614)
- Outflow: 22,004 (avg $72,054)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Pickaway County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45644 | 243.4 | +9.42% | 2025 |
| 2 | 43164 | 189.8 | +2.59% | 2023 |
| 3 | 43116 | 168.5 | +12.35% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Pickaway County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,800 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,020 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.0% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pickaway County is 30.8% above the Ohio state average and 12.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,020/month is 12.8% 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.
Pickaway County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | Florida | $256,700 | $1,302 |
| Franklin city | Virginia | $256,600 | $988 |
| La Crosse County | Wisconsin | $257,000 | $1,059 |
| Escambia County | Florida | $257,200 | $1,321 |
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | $257,300 | $1,181 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | $258,500 | $1,135 | 69.9% |
| Greene County | $252,200 | $1,135 | 68.0% |
| Madison County | $250,100 | $943 | 77.5% |
| Clermont County | $266,200 | $1,107 | 73.6% |
| Holmes County | $267,700 | $816 | 79.0% |
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).