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Marengo, OH

Marengo, OH.

Population: 6,326 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marengo, OH is $351,962 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,500 after a median 44.5 days on market. 3 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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$351,962

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

44.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$351,962
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+106.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$351,962
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
$352,500
Median list price
$459,900
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
-8.4%
Median days on market
44.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$880/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,520/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Highland High School, Highland Middle School, Highland 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 (24.4 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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,660
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,458

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
White Oak Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+120 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
19.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,053
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

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

MarengoState medianUS median
Median home value$351,962$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$352,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market45 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,053$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 Marengo, OH?
$351,962.
What is the median sale price in Marengo, OH?
$352,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Marengo, OH?
Median days on market: 44.5 days.
What is typical rent in Marengo, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,130/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marengo, OH?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Marengo, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Marengo, 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 Marengo, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marengo, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marengo, OH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Marengo, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Marengo, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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