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Cardington, OH

Cardington, OH.

Population: 6,873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cardington, OH is $280,908 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 70 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,908

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,908
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+11.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$282,003
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
$275,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-18.2%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$900/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$960/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,560/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Tomorrow Center, Cardington-Lincoln Local
Schools include
Tomorrow Center, Cardington-Lincoln Middle School, Cardington-Lincoln High School, Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Little Scioto River (17.9 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
43.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,114
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,483

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Morrow County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OHIOHEALTH MORROW COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+120 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
31.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,865
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,767
Average weekly wage
$827
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

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

How it compares

CardingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$280,908$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market70 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,865$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 Cardington, OH?
$280,908.
What is the median sale price in Cardington, OH?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cardington, OH?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Cardington, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cardington, OH?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Cardington, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cardington, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cardington, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cardington, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cardington, OH?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cardington, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cardington, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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