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Kelleys island, OH — ZIP 43438

Population: 128 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43438 (Kelleys island, OH) is $437,123 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $540,500 after a median 47.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$437,123

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$437,123
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+21.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$437,123
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$540,500
Median list price
$629,900
Median price per sqft
$380
1-year sale-price change
+15.1%
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Kelleys Island High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
49
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
117

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (7 mi)
National parks include
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Kelleys Island Land Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MAGRUDER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,438
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,137
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43438State medianUS median
Median home value$437,123$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$540,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market48 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,438$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43438?
$437,123.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43438?
$540,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43438?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43438?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43438?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43438?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43438?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43438?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43438?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43438 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43438?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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