Ottawa County, OH home prices
Ottawa County, OH: the typical home is worth $272,697 as of 2026-05, down -0.4% over the past year and +115.9% since 2000. Listings run about $315/sq ft…
Ottawa County is flat and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1977: $31,953 → 2026: $272,697 (8.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $272,697, homes in Ottawa County sit 26% above the Ohio median ($216,855) and 17% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #21 of 88 Ohio counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (-0.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.6× 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
Sandusky County, OH ($190,301) · Erie County, OH ($238,890) · Lucas County, OH ($178,791) · Seneca County, OH ($179,040) · Wood County, OH ($243,172) · Huron County, OH ($198,397)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $126,328 |
| 2001 | $134,074 |
| 2002 | $139,218 |
| 2003 | $143,946 |
| 2004 | $149,599 |
| 2005 | $156,010 |
| 2006 | $160,050 |
| 2007 | $160,280 |
| 2008 | $158,544 |
| 2009 | $156,398 |
| 2010 | $150,742 |
| 2011 | $147,884 |
| 2012 | $145,693 |
| 2013 | $146,615 |
| 2014 | $150,132 |
| 2015 | $155,015 |
| 2016 | $157,861 |
| 2017 | $161,068 |
| 2018 | $167,142 |
| 2019 | $176,683 |
| 2020 | $185,819 |
| 2021 | $208,132 |
| 2022 | $234,195 |
| 2023 | $248,630 |
| 2024 | $259,046 |
| 2025 | $273,630 |
| 2026 | $271,883 |