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West Jefferson, OH—43162

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$270,000
0.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$72,600
16.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
29
61.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.4%
Median Rent
$1,980
61.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,100
107.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,700
9.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Jefferson, OH

As of May '26, the median home price in West Jefferson, OH is $270,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.5%. This indicates that home prices in West Jefferson, OH are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$270,000-0.5%
Single Family $270,000-0.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$245,0000.8%
    3 Bed
    		$267,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$400,0001.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.3%
    1 Bedroom
    4.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    56.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.3%

    Rental Trends — West Jefferson, OH

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Jefferson, OH is $1,940, with a year-over-year rent change of 61.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Jefferson, OH is 2-bedrooms: $2,100, 3-bedrooms: $1,790, 4-bedrooms: $2,100. The most common rental property sizes in West Jefferson, OH are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.7% and 39.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,980$1,940
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $2,100$2,100
    3 Bed Rent $1,700$1,790
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,100
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    15.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    44.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.9%

    Property Listings — West Jefferson, OH

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Jefferson, OH is 29. This is a decrease of -61.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$290,000-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		11-36.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-36.0%
    Days on Market
    		29-61.0%
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    Demographics — West Jefferson, OH

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Jefferson, OH has a population of 6,650, which has decreased by -7.5% over the past 5 years. West Jefferson, OH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		6,650-7.5%
    % Under 18
    		19.8%-12.8%
    % Seniors
    		20.6%16.4%
    % WFH
    		12.9%279.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.5%46.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Jefferson, OH is a predominantly white area, with 93.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Jefferson, OH is hispanic, making up 2.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.2% of the population in West Jefferson, OH, and this percentage has decreased by 83.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		93.2%-3.0%
    % Black
    		0.2%0.0%
    % Hispanic
    		2.5%92.3%
    % Asian
    		0.1%∞%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.2%-83.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Jefferson, OH

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 147 mortgage originations in West Jefferson, OH, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Jefferson, OH. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		147
    % Conventional Loans
    		79.0%
    % Government Loans
    		21.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Jefferson, OH

    West Jefferson, OH lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		10
    Total Units Section 8
    		10
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,020
    2 Bedroom-$860$2,100$1,240
    3 Bedroom-$210$1,700$1,490
    4 Bedroom-$340$2,000$1,660

    Affordability — West Jefferson, OH

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$270,000
    Median Household Income$72,600

    West Jefferson, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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