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Worthington, OH

Worthington, OH.

Population: 26,601 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Worthington, OH is $412,605 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $531,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,584/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$412,605

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$412,605
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$412,605
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
$531,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
104.8%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
14 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,584/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,180/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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
4
High schools
1
Schools include
Kilbourne Middle School, Colonial Hills Elementary School, Evening Street Elementary School, Wilson Hill Elementary School, Thomas Worthington High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.3%
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 (10.3 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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
136
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
131,096
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
103,763

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (54 mi)
National parks include
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRANT MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-5,563 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,939
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
90.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
646,254
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,991

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

How it compares

WorthingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$412,605$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$531,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market30 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,584/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,939$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 Worthington, OH?
$412,605.
What is the median sale price in Worthington, OH?
$531,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Worthington, OH?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Worthington, OH?
Typical rent: $1,584/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Worthington, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Worthington, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Worthington, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Worthington, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Worthington, OH?
10 schools (5 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Worthington, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Worthington, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Worthington, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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