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Seneca County, OH home prices

Seneca County, OH: the typical home is worth $179,040 as of 2026-05, up +5.2% over the past year and +129.6% since 2000. Listings run about $128/sq ft…

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

Seneca County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+5.2%Cooling
Valuation-18%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market42 daysBalanced

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1976: $26,155 → 2026: $179,040 (6.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$179,0402026-05
1-year+5.2%
5-year+28.1%
10-year+78.4%
Since 2000+129.6%
Population54k2024
Median income$62,9662023 · 2.8× income
Median rent$962/mo2026 · 6.4% gross yield
New homes/yr432024
Price / sq ft$128listings
Days on market422026-06
Active listings492026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $179,040, homes in Seneca County sit 17% below the Ohio median ($216,855) and 23% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #70 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.8× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~18% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Rent and buy are close — ~$884/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $962/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

Sandusky County, OH ($190,301) · Crawford County, OH ($163,333) · Wyandot County, OH ($195,324) · Huron County, OH ($198,397) · Hancock County, OH ($241,544) · Ottawa County, OH ($272,697)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Seneca County, OH?
The typical home in Seneca County is worth $179,040 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Seneca County rising or falling?
Prices are up +5.2% over the past year and +129.6% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Seneca County affordable?
At 2.8× the local median income of $62,966, Seneca County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Seneca County?
Median rent is $962/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Seneca County?
Homes here take a median of 42 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$77,983
2001$82,252
2002$85,551
2003$87,973
2004$90,931
2005$94,815
2006$97,055
2007$97,267
2008$96,136
2009$94,026
2010$90,428
2011$89,192
2012$87,495
2013$88,581
2014$90,475
2015$92,636
2016$101,236
2017$102,990
2018$108,509
2019$112,815
2020$115,845
2021$133,452
2022$147,148
2023$153,192
2024$161,787
2025$169,498
2026$175,470