Lake County, OH home prices

Lake County, OH: the typical home is worth $250,252 as of 2026-05, up +3.5% over the past year and +86.8% since 2000. Listings run about $167/sq ft. Rent…

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

1975: $40,359 → 2026: $250,252 (6.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $250,252, homes in Lake County sit 15% above the Ohio median ($216,855) and 7% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #30 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 33 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× 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.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,235/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,401/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Geauga County, OH ($383,177) · Ashtabula County, OH ($181,975) · Cuyahoga County, OH ($222,178) · Trumbull County, OH ($170,899) · Portage County, OH ($281,994) · Summit County, OH ($229,036)