Ohio housing market: home prices by city and forecast
Looking at Ohio home prices, the typical Ohio home came to $245,982 in September 2026, which is +3.2% higher than a year earlier, per Zillow Home Value Index.
- Value of a typical home
- $245,982September 2026, Zillow ZHVI
- Change over 12 months
- +3.2%US +1.2%
- Change over 10 years
- +90.9%US +77.4%
- Growth multiple from 2000
- ×2.33US ×2.99
- Prices compared with income
- 3.4. The median income is $72,212.
Across the 50 states and DC, Ohio sits 43rd by typical home value, 14th by the 12-month change, 43rd of 47 by growth since 2000, and 46th by price to income, highest ranks first.
Ohio home prices since 2000
In Ohio, the typical home increased from $105,395 in January 2000 to $245,982. September 2026 was its highest month, at $245,982.
| Decade | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | $107,260 | $112,187 | $116,041 | $120,271 | $124,826 | $128,909 | $131,521 | $130,607 | $126,649 | $120,547 |
| 2010s | $117,544 | $112,012 | $110,038 | $113,214 | $117,130 | $121,939 | $128,152 | $134,420 | $142,838 | $151,638 |
| 2020s | $162,451 | $185,372 | $204,925 | $214,183 | $227,371 | $236,967 |
Ohio home prices since 1975: the FHFA index
With 1975 = 100, FHFA's repeat-sales index showed Ohio at 771 in 2025, and +4.3% on a year in Q2 2026.
Owners reported these values to the Census of Housing: $3,415 for Ohio in 1940, and $103,700 in 2000.
| Census year | Ohio median value | US median value |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | $3,415 | $2,938 |
| 1950 | $8,304 | $7,354 |
| 1960 | $13,400 | $11,900 |
| 1970 | $17,600 | $17,000 |
| 1980 | $44,900 | $47,200 |
| 1990 | $63,500 | $79,100 |
| 2000 | $103,700 | $119,600 |
No inflation adjustment applies. Census of Housing tables
Home prices in Ohio by city
Pages are available for 6 cities, listed from largest to smallest:
| City | Value of a typical home | Change over 12 months | Growth multiple from 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio | $243,122 | −1.1% | ×2.59 |
| Cleveland, Ohio | $115,810 | −0.8% | ×1.44 |
| Cincinnati | $245,743 | +0.3% | ×2.31 |
| Toledo | $131,766 | +5.4% | ×2.38 |
| Akron | $138,865 | +2.0% | ×1.84 |
| Dayton | $137,939 | +1.0% | ×2.52 |
| Canton | $174,287 | +4.3% | |
| Hamilton | $303,382 | +3.4% | |
| Springfield | $187,512 | +3.2% | |
| Middletown | $259,898 | +3.1% | |
| Westerville | $445,749 | +1.5% | |
| Parma | $215,078 | +3.9% | |
| Massillon | $220,113 | +3.5% | |
| Grove City | $330,479 | +1.3% | |
| Lorain | $154,510 | +3.8% |
Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026.
The metro forecasts: where Ohio prices go next
The forecasts from Zillow cover 12 months, starting September 2026 for 5 Ohio metros, and range between +2.1% and +3.7%:
| Metro | Next 3 months | Next 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | +1.0% | +2.1% |
| Cleveland, OH | +1.2% | +3.7% |
| Cincinnati, OH | +1.1% | +3.0% |
| Toledo, OH | +1.1% | +3.2% |
| Akron, OH | +1.2% | +3.6% |
An estimate from Zillow, not investment advice.
Living costs in Ohio
Ohio's overall price level is 92.8 (US 100), with housing at 73.0, goods at 93.7, utilities at 95.8, and other services at 98.9 (BEA). Median household income is $72,212, while median gross rent is $1,090 a month (Census ACS 2024). Owner-occupied homes account for 68%, and the median year built is 1971.
Browse cost of living by state for all states; city detail pages cover Columbus, Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, Cincinnati, Dayton.
How to read this chart
The first chart shows dollars, and its high point is $245,982 in September 2026. The second chart is an index, and Ohio's line finishes at 771, which means prices are 7.7 times the 1975 level. Neither chart adjusts for inflation.