Markets/Ohio/Portsmouth

Portsmouth, OH Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$145,670

+6.5% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

+6.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+6.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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13mo supply ยท Score -4/7

Net migration: Top 48% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.01x

In-migrants avg $42,707 AGI vs out-migrants $42,178

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Opportunity Zone Market

5 ZIP codes in Portsmouth are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Portsmouth Market Summary

Portsmouth, OH is experiencing strong growth with 6.5% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.94x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+10 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$49,571

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.1%
Base Case+6.3%
Bull Case+9.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Portsmouth, OH's primary climate exposure is flooding (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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