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Waynesville, OH

Waynesville, OH.

Population: 11,597 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waynesville, OH is $456,581 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,900 after a median 4 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$456,581

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$456,581
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$456,581
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
$349,900
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$192
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,380/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
Waynesville Elementary School, Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mound Plant (USDOE) (13.7 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
46.3 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,187
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,186

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (16 mi)
National parks include
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Air Jordan Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airpark (ILN) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL, MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL, ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+575 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,951
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,040
Average weekly wage
$1,259
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
693

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

How it compares

WaynesvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$456,581$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$349,900$242,250$325,000
Median days on market4 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,951$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 Waynesville, OH?
$456,581.
What is the median sale price in Waynesville, OH?
$349,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Waynesville, OH?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is typical rent in Waynesville, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,630/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waynesville, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Waynesville, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Waynesville, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waynesville, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waynesville, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waynesville, OH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waynesville, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waynesville, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waynesville, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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