Jefferson County, OH Housing Market Brief
county · OH · as of May 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.
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.
Jefferson County, OH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $159K | ▲ +23.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▼ -7.2% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▼ -12.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 183 | ▼ -5.7% |
| Homes Sold | 51 | ▲ +8.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▲ +19.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.9% | ▼ -1.5% |
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?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, OH is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $159K, having risen 23.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, OH?
Jefferson County, OH scores 83 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 Affordability (83/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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