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Damascus, OH

Damascus, OH.

Population: 299 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Damascus, OH is $175,000. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 168 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,000

Median home value

168

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$175,000
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
$190,000
Median days on market
168 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Nease Chemical (3.8 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
45.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
11
Days with Good air quality
60
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,503
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,194

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Tri City Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ALLIANCE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER, SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTHWOODS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
53.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,724
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

DamascusState medianUS median
Median sale price$190,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market168 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$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 Damascus, OH?
$175,000.
What is the median sale price in Damascus, OH?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Damascus, OH?
Median days on market: 168 days.
What is typical rent in Damascus, OH?
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 Damascus, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Damascus, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Damascus, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Damascus, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Damascus, OH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Nease Chemical, 3.8 mi.
Is Damascus, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Damascus, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 11. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Damascus, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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