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Ohio Home Prices Outpaced Household Income

Ohio home prices rose substantially faster than household income over the common 2015–2024 comparison period.

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What This Graphic Shows

The graphic compares inflation-adjusted Ohio house prices and real median household income over the same period: roughly +41% versus +17%.

Key Takeaway

When home prices rise faster than income, purchase affordability becomes more difficult even before financing costs are considered.

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Last Verified:

September 21, 2026

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Ohio Common Ground Research Center

Ohio Housing Affordability: Prices, Income, Rents, and Cost Burden, 2015–2026

August 12, 2026
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