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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…

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

Ottawa County is flat and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.4%Flat
Valuation-6%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market54 daysBalanced

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1977: $31,953 → 2026: $272,697 (8.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$272,6972026-05
1-year-0.4%
5-year+23.4%
10-year+72.1%
Since 2000+115.9%
Population39k2024
Median income$76,5822023 · 3.6× income
New homes/yr1262024
Price / sq ft$315listings
Days on market542026-06
Active listings2222026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

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 →

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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

What is the average home price in Ottawa County, OH?
The typical home in Ottawa County is worth $272,697 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Ottawa County rising or falling?
Prices are down -0.4% over the past year and +115.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Ottawa County affordable?
At 3.6× the local median income of $76,582, Ottawa County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Ottawa County?
Homes here take a median of 54 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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