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Portage County, OH home prices

Portage County, OH: the typical home is worth $281,994 as of 2026-05, up +4.5% over the past year and +107.7% since 2000. Listings run about $163/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Portage County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.5%Cooling
Valuation+1%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market30 daysSeller's market

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1975: $43,481 → 2026: $281,994 (6.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$281,9942026-05
1-year+4.5%
5-year+32.0%
10-year+80.8%
Since 2000+107.7%
Population163k2024
Median income$73,9112023 · 3.8× income
Median rent$1,344/mo2026 · 5.7% gross yield
New homes/yr2002024
Price / sq ft$163listings
Days on market302026-06
Active listings1672026-06
Price cuts13%of listings

Market read

At $281,994, homes in Portage County sit 30% above the Ohio median ($216,855) and 21% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 30 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,392/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,344/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Summit County, OH ($229,036) · Geauga County, OH ($383,177) · Trumbull County, OH ($170,899) · Mahoning County, OH ($177,089) · Stark County, OH ($219,738) · Cuyahoga County, OH ($222,178)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Portage County, OH?
The typical home in Portage County is worth $281,994 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Portage County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.5% over the past year and +107.7% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Portage County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $73,911, Portage County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Portage County?
Median rent is $1,344/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Portage County?
Homes here take a median of 30 days to sell, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$135,775
2001$143,967
2002$148,312
2003$154,120
2004$165,109
2005$161,734
2006$165,024
2007$167,112
2008$176,091
2009$162,880
2010$155,504
2011$146,908
2012$139,856
2013$139,291
2014$141,679
2015$143,626
2016$152,899
2017$157,927
2018$166,289
2019$174,249
2020$181,400
2021$202,811
2022$218,924
2023$236,817
2024$248,775
2025$266,796
2026$277,699