Portage County, Ohio Housing Market
In Portage County, Ohio, the median home value is $227,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,064. This places Portage County at #1110 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $1,151
- Establishments: 3,571
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 185
- Multi-family: 20
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 67,580 (avg $78,763)
- Outflow: 65,071 (avg $78,719)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Portage County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44201 | 186.8 | -7.73% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44255 | 193.8 | +11.15% | 2025 |
| 3 | 44288 | 180.6 | +7.61% | 2025 |
| 4 | 44272 | 188.2 | +3.31% | 2025 |
| 5 | 44260 | 193.7 | +3.40% | 2025 |
| 6 | 44241 | 193.4 | +7.85% | 2025 |
| 7 | 44240 | 191.5 | +5.17% | 2025 |
| 8 | 44632 | 197.5 | +6.41% | 2025 |
| 9 | 44266 | 173.2 | +2.78% | 2025 |
| 10 | 44312 | 176.3 | +0.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,000 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,064 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.1% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.8 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Portage County is 15.6% above the Ohio state average and about equal to the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,064/month is 17.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Portage County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Portage County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster County | Texas | $227,000 | $839 |
| McLean County | North Dakota | $227,100 | $784 |
| Walker County | Texas | $226,900 | $1,031 |
| Bossier Parish | Louisiana | $227,200 | $1,174 |
| Clinton County | Missouri | $226,800 | $1,008 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County | $227,600 | $972 | 64.4% |
| Miami County | $229,100 | $966 | 73.4% |
| Lorain County | $223,200 | $966 | 74.0% |
| Morrow County | $222,300 | $937 | 81.2% |
| Wayne County | $222,100 | $881 | 76.6% |
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).