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Pataskala, OH

Pataskala, OH.

Population: 32,037 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pataskala, OH is $394,263 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 221 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,369/month. 13 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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$394,263

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

221

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$394,263
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$394,263
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
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-28.7%
Median days on market
221 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,369/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,090/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
13
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Licking Heights Local, Southwest Licking Local
Schools include
Licking Heights High School, Licking Heights Middle School, South Elementary, LICKING HEIGHTS CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, LICKING HEIGHTS NORTH ELEMENTARY 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, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (10.9 mi — proposed for listing)
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
45.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,672
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,685

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Lee's Dogpatch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRANT MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+576 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
19.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,321
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,114
Average weekly wage
$1,029
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

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

How it compares

PataskalaState medianUS median
Median home value$394,263$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market221 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$2,369/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,321$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 Pataskala, OH?
$394,263.
What is the median sale price in Pataskala, OH?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pataskala, OH?
Median days on market: 221 days.
What is typical rent in Pataskala, OH?
Typical rent: $2,369/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pataskala, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Pataskala, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Pataskala, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pataskala, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pataskala, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pataskala, OH?
13 schools (5 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pataskala, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pataskala, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pataskala, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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