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Westerville, OH

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Westerville.

Population: 99,583 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Westerville, OH is $454,876 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $477,125 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,687/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$454,876

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$454,876
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$454,876
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
$477,125
Median list price
$493,450
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
419
For-sale inventory
292
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
279
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
140

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,687/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
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
23
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cornerstone Academy Community School, Westerville City, Worthington City
Schools include
Cornerstone Academy Community School, Hanby Building Elementary School, Annehurst Elementary School, Blendon Middle School, Cherrington Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
69
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% 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 (8.5 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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
Annual snowfall
19.0 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
110,026
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
90,062

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (56 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Head Field Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-5,563 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
11.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,884
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
90.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
658,496
Average weekly wage
$1,415
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10,494

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

How it compares

WestervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$454,876$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$477,125$242,250$325,000
Median days on market36 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,687/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,884$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 Westerville, OH?
$454,876.
What is the median sale price in Westerville, OH?
$477,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Westerville, OH?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Westerville, OH?
Typical rent: $1,687/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westerville, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather.
Is Westerville, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 69 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 Westerville, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westerville, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westerville, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Westerville, OH?
23 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Westerville, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westerville, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westerville, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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