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South salem, OH — ZIP 45681

Population: 1,451 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45681 (South salem, OH) is $195,946 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,500 after a median 137.5 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 lightning, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,946

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

137.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,946
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$195,946
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
$344,500
Median list price
$114,900
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+29.6%
Median days on market
137.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Buckskin Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,044

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Haas Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airpark (ILN) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHILLICOTHE VA MEDICAL CENTER, ADENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADENA FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+142 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
46.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,719
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,565
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 45681State medianUS median
Median home value$195,946$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$344,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market138 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,719$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 45681?
$195,946.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45681?
$344,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45681?
Median days on market: 137.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45681?
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 45681?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 45681 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45681?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45681?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45681?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 45681?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45681 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45681?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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