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Franklin Furnace, OH

Franklin Furnace, OH.

Population: 3,055 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Franklin Furnace, OH is $181,069 — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,000 after a median 5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$181,069

Median home value

+7.2%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,069
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+22.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$181,069
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
$247,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+31.7%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$698/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,003/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,495/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
27.3 : 1
Schools include
Green Elementary School, Green High School, Green Preschool

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
E.H. Schilling Landfill (5.9 mi)
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
56.5°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
45.5°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
13.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Highest AQI recorded (year)
238

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+13 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,650
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,046
Average weekly wage
$959
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

Franklin FurnaceState medianUS median
Median home value$181,069$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$247,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market5 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,650$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 Franklin Furnace, OH?
$181,069.
What is the median sale price in Franklin Furnace, OH?
$247,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Franklin Furnace, OH?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Franklin Furnace, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,003/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Franklin Furnace, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Franklin Furnace, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Franklin Furnace, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Franklin Furnace, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Franklin Furnace, OH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Franklin Furnace, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Franklin Furnace, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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