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Galena, OH — ZIP 43021

Population: 14,403 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 43021 (Galena, OH) is $648,632 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $644,046 after a median 47 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$648,632

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$648,632
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$648,632
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
$644,046
Median list price
$673,203
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Big Walnut Local, Olentangy Local
Schools include
Hylen Souders Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary, Johnnycake Corners Elementary School, Berkshire Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.5%
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 (14.5 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
9.5 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,192
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,626

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Head Field Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,498 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
Housing built before 1970
15.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.9%
Median annual property tax
$8,872
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
89.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
90,800
Average weekly wage
$1,470
Top industries (by employment)
Management, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,016

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

How it compares

ZIP 43021State medianUS median
Typical home value$648,632$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$644,046$242,250$325,000
Median days on market47 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,872$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 typical home value in ZIP 43021?
$648,632.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43021?
$644,046.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43021?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43021?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,602/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43021?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 43021 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 43021. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43021?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43021?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43021?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43021?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 43021 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 43021?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43021?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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