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Carey, OH — ZIP 43316

Population: 5,968 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43316 (Carey, OH) is $189,498 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $146,000 after a median 53 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,498

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,498
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$189,498
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$146,000
Median list price
$199,500
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
-21.1%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$759/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$789/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,323/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Carey High School, Carey Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Tong Farm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Findlay Airport (FDY) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+24 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,511
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,443
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43316State medianUS median
Median home value$189,498$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$146,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market53 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,511$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43316?
$189,498.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43316?
$146,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43316?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43316?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,005/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43316?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43316?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43316?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43316?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43316?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43316?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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