Real Estate Relocation Guide To Ohio

Relocating from Chicago to Ohio is a major move. You’re crossing state lines and heading 250 miles to find a new home in a different community. By familiarizing yourself with the local real estate market, whether your destination is Columbus or Dayton you can get a good idea of the Ohio landscape and locate the best area for you and your family.

We’ll start with the big picture… Ohio has an estimated population of 11.4 million* and around 40,900 square miles of land. The total number of housing units is 5,045,356, of which about 3.1 million are owner-occupied and 1.3 million are inhabited by renters. Roughly 545,800, or 10.8 percent, of the residences in the state are vacant. The median home value in Ohio is $135,200 and the median household income is $44,532. For an idea of how this sizes up with national averages – the median home value in the U.S. is $185,200 and the median household income is $48,451.

Statewide figures provide a good overview of Ohio, but when you’re planning to relocate to the region, knowing what types of housing are available is the most important thing. So here’s a breakdown of what Ohio real estate has to offer…

About 64,200 homes in Ohio are new construction, developed in 2005 or after (another 344,200 were put up between 2000 and 2004). Ohio has its share of vintage charm as well with 1.1 million residences built prior to 1940. The total number of detached, single-family houses across the state is 3.4 million, and there’s also a good selection of multi-unit residences and condos. Most homes have 3 bedrooms, but size varies greatly depending on where you look. And, in case you’re wondering about how your budget will pan out in The Buckeye State, monthly mortgage costs in [Alabama] generally hover between $500 and 2,000+.

Relocation Resources

Columbus Real Estate, Upper Arlington Real Estate, Franklin County Real Estate - Tim Taylor
Real Estate and Homes in Columbus, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Hilliard, & Franklin County. Get FREE relocation info, extensive local community info, and great Senior stuff!

Find Maumee Real Estate Here - Dana Johnson
Homes for sale in Maumee, Holland, Sylvania, Perrysburg, and the surrounding areas. Get property updates, buyer/seller tips or community info.

*All statistics are from the 2006 American Community Survey as shown on the U.S. Census Bureau website.
Sources: factfinder.census.gov and www.city-data.com