Belmont County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Belmont County Ohio housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Belmont County shows it has a housing units of 32,211 which is the largest of all counties in the greater Belmont County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Belmont County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Belmont County depicts it has a housing density of 60.5 which is the third most housing densities of all other counties in the greater Belmont County region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Ohio County which shows a density of 198.1 (approximately 3.3 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Belmont County is 56.8% larger. Also, benchmarked against the state of Ohio, housing density of 126.8, Belmont County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Belmont County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Belmont County shows it has a change in the housing units of -0.7% which is in the center range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Guernsey County which shows a housing units of 0.5% ( about the same size). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Belmont County is about the same size. Also, in comparison with the state of Ohio, change in the housing units of 1.2%, Belmont County is about the same size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Belmont County shows it has a renter percent of 23.6% which is less than most other counties in the area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 76.4% which is the third most owner percent of all other counties in the greater Belmont County region.

Belmont County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Belmont County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Belmont County shows it has a median home price of $98,500 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Ohio County which shows a home price of $119,400 (21.2% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Belmont County Ohio metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Belmont County shows it has a rental rates of $633 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Guernsey County which shows a rental rates of $670 (only about 5.8% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Belmont County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, versus the state of Ohio, rental rates of $788, Belmont County is about 24.5% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Belmont County has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 0% of the total.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Belmont County shows it has a median ownership cost of $586 which is the second most median ownership cost of all the counties in the greater Belmont County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Belmont County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 14% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Belmont County region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Belmont County depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 233% which is the second smallest when ranked by median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the other counties in the greater region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Belmont County depicts it has a median housing cost of $973 which is the third most median housing cost of all other counties in the greater Belmont County region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a median housing cost of $379 which is the second most of all the counties in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Belmont County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 15% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 18% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Belmont County depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 18% which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Guernsey County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 19% (9.0% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Belmont County depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 10% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Harrison County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (11.7% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Belmont County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at 7% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when sorted by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 7% of the total. Also, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area in terms of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 18% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Belmont County has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost over $3,000 at 0% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a median real estate taxes paid of $1,071 which is the second most median real estate taxes paid of all the counties in the greater Belmont County region. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Guernsey County which shows a taxes paid of $1,176 (9.8% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Belmont County is approximately half the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Ohio, median real estate taxes paid of $2,205, Belmont County is approximately half the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Belmont County Ohio has the largest proportion of rent between $2,500 and $3,500 at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Belmont County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 3.2 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the counties in the greater Belmont County region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Marshall County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.2 ( only slightly larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Belmont County is only about 4.5% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Ohio, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Belmont County is only slightly larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 5.8 which is the third most average number of rooms in a house of all other counties in the greater Belmont County region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Harrison County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 6.0 (only about 3.4% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a year built of 1958 which is the second smallest when sorted by year built of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Guernsey County which shows a year built of 1971 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 9% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Marshall County (10%), and #1 Ohio County (11%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 30% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Monroe County (30%), and #1 Ohio County (35%) are larger.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has the largest proportion of owner housing units at 20,021 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of renter housing units at 6,179 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the percentage of mobile home less than most other counties in the greater region at 9% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2014 or later at $292,600 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $232,500 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $215,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Ohio County with $270,800. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $157,700 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Ohio County with $218,600. In addition, it has in the intermediate range of other counties in the greater region in order of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $119,200 of the total. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $127,100 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Ohio County with $136,900. Next it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $106,700 of the total. Additionally, it has in the middle range of other counties in the greater region when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $88,500 of the total. And then, it has in the mid point range of other counties in the local area in order of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $78,100 of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the metro area in terms of value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $77,100 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Belmont County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.6 which is the second most homeowner household size of all the counties in the greater Belmont County region. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Marshall County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.6 ( about the same size).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Belmont County depicts it has a renter household size of 2.1 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Monroe County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.5 (19.5% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 4% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Belmont County has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 39% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 1990 to 1999 at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 1989 or earlier at 6% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 1999 which is the third most median year that a home owner moved in of all other counties in the greater Belmont County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Belmont County shows it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2011 which is the smallest when ranked by median year that a renter moved in of all the other counties in the metropolitan area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 11% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Harrison County with 14%. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area in order of homes using some other fuel at 1% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Belmont County housing department, Ohio department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Belmont County shows it has a total people living in group quarters of 4,071 which is the highest of all counties in the local area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Belmont County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Belmont County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of number of people 18 years of age and older living in group quarters at 96% of the total.