Darke County, OH home prices

Darke County, OH: the typical home is worth $218,223 as of 2026-05, up +7.7% over the past year and +126.1% since 2000. Listings run about $137/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1977: $37,566 → 2026: $218,223 (5.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $218,223, homes in Darke County sit 1% above the Ohio median ($216,855) and 7% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #44 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.7% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,077/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $825/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Randolph County, IN ($162,187) · Miami County, OH ($271,141) · Shelby County, OH ($247,247) · Preble County, OH ($235,025) · Wayne County, IN ($173,895) · Mercer County, OH ($276,333)