Looking for affordable housing in the Buckeye State?
According to theZillow Home Value Index, Ohio offers some remarkable opportunities for budget-conscious homebuyers.
Whats particularly fascinating is how dramatically some of these communities have changed over the past 15 years.
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Perhaps most intriguing is the acceleration of growth in many communities since 2020.
Your investment would have seen solid appreciation of 57.60% since 2010, reaching $93,263 by 2025.
This dramatic growth rate stands out even among communities with strong appreciation.
Your investment would have seen consistent rather than dramatic growth, with a 23.92% increase since 2020.
Growth has been steady rather than explosive, with a 21.79% increase since 2020.
While historical data limitations prevent longer-term analysis, recent growth is healthy with a 27.10% increase since 2020.
Your housing dollar stretches remarkably far in this cross-state metropolitan region.
Your home investment would have increased by 70.82% since 2010, reaching $83,012 by 2025.
Recent years have been more positive with 12.57% growth since 2020.
Your dollar stretches impressively here, with home values averaging $82,253 in 2025.
While limited historical data prevents longer-term analysis, recent growth is substantial with a 37.34% increase since 2020.
Leavittsburg
Nestled in Trumbull County within the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman metropolitan area, Leavittsburg demonstrates impressive growth you shouldnt overlook.
Your home buying power is impressive here, with the average value at $80,086 in 2025.
Growth has been steady rather than explosive, with relatively consistent increases across the years.
Your housing dollar stretches impressively here, with the average home value at $78,370 in 2025.
Your investment would have been particularly powerful if made in 2015, yielding a 129.35% return.
Even recent growth is impressive at 64.49% since 2020.
Glouster combines small-town charm with the advantages of being near a university-centered metropolitan area.
Middleport
Positioned along the Ohio River in Meigs County, Middleport presents a unique case on our list.
Recent years are more promising with 18.92% growth since 2020.
As a non-metropolitan community, Middleport offers you riverfront living possibilities at remarkably accessible prices around $66,133.
The acceleration is noteworthy nearly 50% growth just since 2020 suggesting continued upward momentum in this riverside community.
Your investment dollars stretch remarkably far here, with homes averaging just $51,682.
