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Carey, OH

Carey, OH.

Population: 5,968 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in 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 ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,498

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$189,498
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: 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 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
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 in or near this ZIP
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
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

CareyState medianUS median
Typical 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 typical home value in Carey, OH?
$189,498.
What is the median sale price in Carey, OH?
$146,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carey, OH?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Carey, OH?
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 Carey, OH?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in Carey, 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 Carey, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carey, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carey, OH?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Carey, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Carey

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