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West jefferson, OH

West jefferson, OH.

Population: 6,896 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West jefferson, OH is $269,138 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,500 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,097/month. 3 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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$269,138

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,138
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$270,494
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
$247,500
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
-14.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,097/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,602/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,909/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,172/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
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
Schools include
West Jefferson Middle School, Norwood Elementary School, West Jefferson High 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 · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (22.5 mi — proposed for listing)
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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
Annual snowfall
15.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
193
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,701
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,281

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (35 mi)
National parks include
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Sky Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
30
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL, MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
+102 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,661
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,983
Average weekly wage
$1,049
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
420

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

How it compares

West jeffersonState medianUS median
Median home value$269,138$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$247,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market44 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$2,097/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,661$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 West jefferson, OH?
$269,138.
What is the median sale price in West jefferson, OH?
$247,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West jefferson, OH?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in West jefferson, OH?
Typical rent: $2,097/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West jefferson, OH?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is West jefferson, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in West jefferson, OH?
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 West jefferson, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West jefferson, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West jefferson, OH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West jefferson, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West jefferson, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West jefferson, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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