Jefferson County, OH Housing Market Brief
county · OH · score computed October 2026
What is Jefferson County, OH’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Jefferson County, OH in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, OH is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Jefferson County, OH?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Jefferson County, OH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $167K | ▲ +4.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 65 days | ▲ +8.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.1 | ▼ -12.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 200 | ▼ -9.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 49 | ▲ +4.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $139 | ▲ +25.3% | Redfin |
How has Jefferson County, OH’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, OH a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jefferson County, OH is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, OH?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, OH is $167K, having risen 4.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jefferson County, OH?
Jefferson County, OH scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, OH's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, OH's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (91/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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