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West Chester, OH

West Chester, OH.

Population: 56,037 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Chester, OH is $427,404 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $424,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,891/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$427,404

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$427,404
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$427,404
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
$424,000
Median list price
$429,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
-4.7%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
211
For-sale inventory
138
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
127
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
68

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,891/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,897/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,141/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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
25.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lakota Local, Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Schools include
Creekside Early Childhood School, Lakota Ridge Junior School, Adena Elementary School, Hopewell Early Childhood School, Hopewell Junior School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Skinner Landfill (1.2 mi)
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
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
23.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
121
Days with Moderate air quality
239
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
83,724
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,954

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Collins-Flege Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL, BECKETT SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-278 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
13.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,510
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
87.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
146,248
Average weekly wage
$1,289
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,021

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

How it compares

West ChesterState medianUS median
Typical home value$427,404$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$424,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market43 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,891/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,510$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 West Chester, OH?
$427,404.
What is the median sale price in West Chester, OH?
$424,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Chester, OH?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in West Chester, OH?
Typical rent: $1,891/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Chester, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is West Chester, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Chester, OH. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Chester, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Chester, 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 Chester, OH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Skinner Landfill, 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve West Chester, OH?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Chester, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Chester, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Chester, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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