Sandusky, OH 44870 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sandusky, OH—44870

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$184,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$58,800

37.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$1,400

29.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$900

47.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

32.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,500

24.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sandusky, OH

As of May '26, the median home price in Sandusky, OH is $184,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Sandusky, OH are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$184,000	-0.7%
Single Family	$179,000	-0.6%
Condos	$277,000	2.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sandusky, OH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sandusky, OH is $1,450, with a year-over-year rent change of 29.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sandusky, OH is 1-bedrooms: $1,050, 2-bedrooms: $1,340, 3-bedrooms: $1,620, 4-bedrooms: $1,300. The most common rental property sizes in Sandusky, OH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.6% and 24.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,400	$1,450
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$900	$1,050
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,340
3 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,620
4 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,300

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.9%

1 Bedroom

24.6%

2 Bedrooms

40.6%

3 Bedrooms

22.0%

4 Bedrooms

5.4%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Sandusky, OH

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sandusky, OH is 53. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$245,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	163	34.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	34.0%
Days on Market	53	10.0%

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Demographics — Sandusky, OH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sandusky, OH has a population of 39,800, which has remained stable by 0.6% over the past 5 years. Sandusky, OH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	39,800	0.6%
% Under 18	21.6%	-1.8%
% Seniors	19.5%	4.3%
% WFH	4.2%	110.0%
% w/ College Degree	24.6%	28.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sandusky, OH is a predominantly white area, with 71.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sandusky, OH is black, making up 15.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.3% of the population in Sandusky, OH, and this percentage has decreased by 53.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	71.5%	-2.1%
% Black	15.5%	-6.6%
% Hispanic	4.9%	-14.0%
% Asian	0.6%	-40.0%
% Foreign Born	1.3%	-53.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sandusky, OH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 585 mortgage originations in Sandusky, OH, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sandusky, OH. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	585
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	6.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sandusky, OH

Sandusky, OH lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,578
Total Units Section 8	1,277
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	74.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$900	$800
2 Bedroom	-$190	$1,200	$1,010
3 Bedroom	-$280	$1,500	$1,220
4 Bedroom	$200	$1,300	$1,500

Sandusky, OH—44870

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sandusky, OH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sandusky, OH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sandusky, OH

Demographics — Sandusky, OH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sandusky, OH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sandusky, OH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sandusky, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sandusky, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.7
Median Home Price	$184,000
Median Household Income	$58,800

Sandusky, OH—44870

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sandusky, OH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sandusky, OH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sandusky, OH

Demographics — Sandusky, OH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sandusky, OH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sandusky, OH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sandusky, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sandusky, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Castalia, OH

Lakeside, OH

Milan, OH

Huron, OH

Monroeville, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

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