Markets/Ohio/Ashland

Ashland, OH Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Ashland, Ohio. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$247,199

+5.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+5.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+5.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.7mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Top 43% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.96x

In-migrants avg $46,527 AGI vs out-migrants $48,517

Ashland Market Summary

Ashland, OH is experiencing strong growth with 5.4% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.8x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+30 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.46% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score89/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$64,991

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.6%
Base Case+5.3%
Bull Case+7.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Ashland, OH's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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