Mercer County, OH home prices

Mercer County, OH: the typical home is worth $276,333 as of 2026-05, up +7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $181/sq ft. Rent…

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

1979: $42,922 → 2026: $276,333 (6.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $276,333, homes in Mercer County sit 27% above the Ohio median ($216,855) and 18% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #19 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.5% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× 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.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Jay County, IN ($160,263) · Auglaize County, OH ($243,421) · Adams County, IN ($251,570) · Van Wert County, OH ($186,971) · Shelby County, OH ($247,247) · Darke County, OH ($218,223)