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Jefferson County, OH home prices

Jefferson County, OH: the typical home is worth $131,410 as of 2026-05, up +3.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $121/sq ft…

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

Jefferson County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.3%Cooling
Valuation-33%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market54 daysBalanced

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1986: $38,788 → 2026: $131,410 (3.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$131,4102026-05
1-year+3.3%
5-year+24.9%
10-year+76.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population63k2024
Median income$56,2762023 · 2.3× income
Median rent$872/mo2026 · 8.0% gross yield
New homes/yr32024
Price / sq ft$121listings
Days on market542026-06
Active listings1302026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $131,410, homes in Jefferson County sit 39% below the Ohio median ($216,855) and 44% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #87 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.3× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~33% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$649/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $872/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Hancock County, WV ($146,421) · Brooke County, WV ($131,458) · Harrison County, OH ($142,272) · Carroll County, OH ($208,732) · Ohio County, WV ($161,300) · Columbiana County, OH ($162,585)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jefferson County, OH?
The typical home in Jefferson County is worth $131,410 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jefferson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Jefferson County affordable?
At 2.3× the local median income of $56,276, Jefferson County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Jefferson County?
Median rent is $872/mo — a gross rental yield of 8.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Jefferson County?
Homes here take a median of 54 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$74,590
2017$76,189
2018$78,738
2019$84,242
2020$89,303
2021$101,189
2022$106,501
2023$111,185
2024$119,112
2025$126,818
2026$129,730