Seneca County, Ohio Housing Market
In Seneca County, Ohio, the median home value is $154,700, with a median monthly rent of $856. This places Seneca County at #2150 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #72 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: $972
- Establishments: 1,141
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 51
- Multi-family: 30
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,994 (avg $61,235)
- Outflow: 22,597 (avg $61,195)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Seneca County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44883 | 193.3 | +3.91% | 2025 |
| 2 | 44867 | 140.7 | -7.68% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Seneca County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,700 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.4% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.1 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Seneca County is 21.2% below the Ohio state average and 32.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $856/month is 5.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Seneca County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Seneca County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine County | Minnesota | $154,700 | $678 |
| McDonald County | Missouri | $154,700 | $767 |
| Mahoning County | Ohio | $154,700 | $791 |
| Lee County | Illinois | $154,600 | $894 |
| Valley County | Nebraska | $154,600 | $626 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning County | $154,700 | $791 | 70.3% |
| Belmont County | $154,900 | $793 | 73.6% |
| Coshocton County | $155,500 | $765 | 72.9% |
| Gallia County | $155,600 | $813 | 74.7% |
| Marion County | $156,800 | $864 | 67.5% |
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).