Pickaway County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Pickaway 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. Pickaway County depicts it has a housing units of 21,362 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Pickaway County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Pickaway County depicts it has a housing density of 42.6 which is in the middle range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Franklin County which depicts a density of 1,034.3 ( appreciably bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Pickaway County is 10.4% larger. Also, compared to the state of Ohio, housing density of 126.8, Pickaway County is approximately a third the size.

In Figure 4, Pickaway County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Pickaway County shows it has a change in the housing units of 0.4% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Franklin County which shows a housing units of 4.5% ( very much bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Pickaway County is approximately a twelfth the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Ohio, change in the housing units of 1.2%, Pickaway County is approximately a third the 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.) Pickaway County shows it has a renter percent of 24.8% which is the second smallest in order of renter percent of all the 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 75.2% which is the second most owner percent of all the counties in the greater Pickaway County region.

Pickaway County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Pickaway County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Pickaway County shows it has a median home price of $157,800 which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Fairfield County which shows a home price of $173,600 (10.0% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Pickaway County Ohio metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Pickaway County depicts it has a rental rates of $792 which is in the middle range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Franklin County which shows a rental rates of $942 (18.9% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Pickaway County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Ohio, rental rates of $788, Pickaway County is about the same size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Pickaway County has the percentage of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 less than most other counties in the local area at 13% 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. Pickaway County shows it has a median ownership cost of $1,002 which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Pickaway County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 18% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the counties in the greater Pickaway 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. Pickaway County depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 337% which is the third most median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all other counties in the greater Pickaway County 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.) Pickaway County shows it has a median housing cost of $1,314 which is in the center range of other counties in the local area. 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 $483 which is in the center range of other counties in the surrounding region.

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. Pickaway County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region at 5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 15% 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.) Pickaway County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 21% which is the highest of all counties in the greater Pickaway County region. 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. Pickaway County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 12% 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 Franklin County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (only about 5.2% 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.) Pickaway County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 6% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 21% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Franklin County with 21%.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Pickaway County has the smallest proportion of housing cost over $3,000 at 1% 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 $1,901 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Franklin County which depicts a taxes paid of $3,392 (78.4% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Pickaway County is about 24.9% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Ohio, median real estate taxes paid of $2,205, Pickaway County is about 16.0% smaller.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Pickaway County Ohio has the largest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 36% of the total and is ranked #1.

Pickaway 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 third most family members per housing unit of all other counties in the greater Pickaway County region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Franklin County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.3 ( about the same size). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Pickaway County is only about 2.7% smaller. Also, benchmarked against the state of Ohio, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Pickaway County is only about 3.8% 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 5.9 which is the third most average number of rooms in a house of all other counties in the greater Pickaway County region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Fairfield County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 6.3 (6.8% 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 1976 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Fairfield County which shows a year built of 1980 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 1% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 3% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 21% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Madison County (21%), and #1 Fayette County (23%) 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. has the percentage of owner housing units in the middle range of other counties in the greater region at 14,831 of the total. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by renter housing units at 4,897 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit detached at 78% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 0% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of boat, rv, van, etc. at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2014 or later at $282,800 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Fairfield County ($320,600), and #1 Hocking County ($540,400) are larger. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the metro area as measured by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $211,100 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $202,600 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Madison County ($214,300), and #1 Fairfield County ($229,800) are larger. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $194,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Fairfield County with $194,800. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $149,300 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Franklin County ($183,200), and #1 Fairfield County ($192,000) are larger. Furthermore, it has in the intermediate range of other counties in the metro area as measured by value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $143,100 of the total. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $142,500 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Madison County ($144,900), and #1 Fairfield County ($154,300) are larger. Additionally, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $108,900 of the total. And then, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $126,700 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $119,100 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Madison County ($149,500), and #1 Franklin County ($204,300) are larger.

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 Pickaway County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.7 which is the second most of all the counties in the local area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Fairfield County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.8 ( only slightly larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Pickaway County depicts it has a renter household size of 2.5 which is the third most renter household sizes of all other counties in the greater Pickaway County region. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Madison County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.5 ( only slightly larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2017 or later at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 19% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 36% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 17% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Pickaway County has the percentage of renters moved in 2017 or later less than most other counties in the metro area at 7% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 44% of the total.

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 2003 which is the second most median year that a home owner moved in of all the counties in the greater Pickaway County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Pickaway County depicts it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2013 which is the second most median year that a renter moved in of all the counties in the greater Pickaway County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using some other fuel at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 Pickaway County housing department, Ohio department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Pickaway County depicts it has a total people living in group quarters of 4,717 which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Pickaway 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.) Pickaway 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.