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Houston, OH

Houston, OH.

Population: 1,830 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Houston, OH is $297,233 — up 10.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,500 after a median 23 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,233

Median home value

+10.1%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,233
1-year appreciation
+10.1%
3-year appreciation
+28.0%
5-year appreciation
+43.3%
10-year appreciation
+109.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$297,233
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
$248,500
Median list price
$237,450
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-17.0%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Hardin Houston Elementary School, Houston 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, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Miami County Incinerator (13.4 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
42.2 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,365
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,688

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (34 mi)
National parks include
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Mc Colloch's Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
WILSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MERCER COUNTY JOINT TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-154 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
63.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,573
Households with broadband internet
34.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,915
Average weekly wage
$1,144
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
112

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

How it compares

HoustonState medianUS median
Median home value$297,233$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$248,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market23 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,573$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 Houston, OH?
$297,233.
What is the median sale price in Houston, OH?
$248,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Houston, OH?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Houston, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Houston, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Houston, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Houston, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Houston, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Houston, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Houston, OH?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Houston, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Houston, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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