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Sunbury, OH

Sunbury, OH.

Population: 16,873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sunbury, OH is $495,767 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $437,843 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,476/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$495,767

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$495,767
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$497,345
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
$437,843
Median list price
$543,893
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,476/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,820/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,450/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Big Walnut High School, Big Walnut Middle School, Big Walnut Elementary School, General Rosecrans Elementary, Big Walnut Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.5%
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 (19.6 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
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,477
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,252

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Head Field Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL 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)
+1,498 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,814
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,154
Average weekly wage
$1,334
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,778

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

How it compares

SunburyState medianUS median
Median home value$495,767$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$437,843$242,250$325,000
Median days on market45 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,476/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,814$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 Sunbury, OH?
$495,767.
What is the median sale price in Sunbury, OH?
$437,843.
How long do homes take to sell in Sunbury, OH?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Sunbury, OH?
Typical rent: $1,476/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sunbury, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Sunbury, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sunbury, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sunbury, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sunbury, OH?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sunbury, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sunbury, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sunbury, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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