Cheapest Cities in Ohio 2026 | Most Affordable Places to Buy

All Affordable Cities in Ohio

#	City	Median Price	Days on Market	Months Supply	YoY Change
1	Lower Salem	$5K	70 days	—	N/A
2	Hidden Lakes	$7K	1715 days	—	N/A
3	Empire	$9K	185 days	—	N/A
4	Neville	$13K	45 days	—	N/A
5	Rendville	$13K	82 days	—	N/A
6	Irondale	$15K	131 days	—	N/A
7	Lafferty	$19K	34 days	—	N/A
8	Fairview	$24K	80 days	1.0 mo	N/A
9	Mount Pleasant	$25K	97 days	1.0 mo	N/A
10	Wright-Patterson AFB	$25K	142 days	—	N/A
11	Bellaire	$28K	57 days	12.0 mo	N/A
12	McDermott	$29K	50 days	—	N/A
13	Vinton	$33K	36 days	2.0 mo	N/A
14	Cumberland	$35K	68 days	1.0 mo	N/A
15	Potsdam	$35K	22 days	—	N/A
16	Macksburg	$37K	131 days	—	N/A
17	East Alliance	$38K	121 days	—	N/A
18	Brilliant	$40K	156 days	3.0 mo	N/A
19	Rocky Ridge	$44K	26 days	—	N/A
20	West Portsmouth	$45K	61 days	—	N/A
21	Pottery Addition	$47K	39 days	1.0 mo	N/A
22	West Millgrove	$47K	15 days	—	N/A
23	Hiram	$47K	10 days	2.0 mo	N/A
24	Crystal Rock	$47K	15 days	—	N/A
25	Octa	$50K	55 days	—	N/A
26	Little Hocking	$50K	48 days	1.0 mo	N/A
27	Stratton	$50K	10 days	—	N/A
28	Salineville	$51K	84 days	0.5 mo	N/A
29	Wayne Township	$54K	78 days	—	N/A
30	Reno Beach	$55K	32 days	5.0 mo	N/A
31	Trinway	$55K	26 days	—	N/A
32	Chauncey	$56K	9 days	—	N/A
33	Quaker City	$59K	36 days	1.3 mo	N/A
34	Carbon Hill	$60K	2 days	—	N/A
35	Hanging Rock	$60K	6 days	—	N/A
36	Bloomville	$62K	106 days	—	N/A
37	Mendon	$62K	43 days	—	N/A
38	Green Camp	$65K	274 days	3.0 mo	N/A
39	Pancoastburg	$65K	3 days	—	N/A
40	Tarlton	$65K	173 days	—	N/A
41	Port William	$68K	62 days	—	N/A
42	Washingtonville	$69K	55 days	2.0 mo	N/A
43	Lowell	$70K	47 days	1.0 mo	N/A
44	Proctorville	$70K	19 days	—	N/A
45	Robertsville	$70K	16 days	—	N/A
46	Rogers	$70K	190 days	—	N/A
47	Sycamore Township	$70K	36 days	1.0 mo	N/A
48	Cambridge	$71K	107 days	3.0 mo	-47.8%
49	Barnhill	$72K	6 days	—	N/A
50	Wren	$72K	41 days	—	N/A
51	Tiro	$73K	19 days	—	N/A
52	Crown City	$75K	68 days	0.5 mo	N/A
53	Port Jefferson	$75K	45 days	1.0 mo	N/A
54	Sulphur Springs	$75K	87 days	—	N/A
55	Willshire	$75K	3 days	2.0 mo	N/A
56	Amsterdam	$79K	53 days	—	N/A
57	Gettysburg	$80K	55 days	2.0 mo	N/A
58	Flushing	$80K	142 days	—	N/A
59	Powhatan Point	$80K	81 days	5.0 mo	N/A
60	Highland Hills	$81K	6 days	—	N/A
61	Kansas	$82K	60 days	—	N/A
62	Tremont City	$83K	2 days	—	N/A
63	Fresno	$84K	45 days	—	N/A
64	Butler	$84K	days	2.0 mo	N/A
65	Jeffersonville	$84K	42 days	2.3 mo	N/A
66	Lansing	$84K	84 days	—	N/A
67	Dennison	$85K	99 days	1.3 mo	N/A
68	Elgin	$85K	459 days	—	N/A
69	Frazeysburg	$85K	52 days	4.0 mo	N/A
70	Bascom	$86K	243 days	1.0 mo	N/A
71	Kinsman Center	$86K	84 days	5.0 mo	N/A
72	Martinsville	$86K	34 days	2.0 mo	N/A
73	Corning	$88K	54 days	2.0 mo	N/A
74	Holloway	$89K	31 days	—	N/A
75	Kanauga	$90K	57 days	—	N/A
76	Perrysville	$90K	26 days	—	N/A
77	West Lafayette	$90K	142 days	3.0 mo	N/A
78	West Liberty	$90K	94 days	2.0 mo	N/A
79	Coalton	$91K	75 days	—	N/A
80	Murray City	$91K	37 days	—	N/A
81	South Mount Vernon	$92K	2 days	1.5 mo	N/A
82	Greenwich	$93K	75 days	6.0 mo	N/A
83	Berkey	$94K	64 days	—	N/A
84	East Cleveland	$95K	35 days	9.8 mo	+60.7%
85	Frankfort	$95K	27 days	2.0 mo	N/A
86	Wightmans Grove	$98K	81 days	—	N/A
87	Bradford	$100K	34 days	0.4 mo	N/A
88	Lore City	$100K	36 days	2.0 mo	N/A
89	Mount Cory	$100K	115 days	1.0 mo	N/A
90	Neffs	$100K	281 days	—	N/A
91	Wilmot	$100K	44 days	1.0 mo	N/A
92	Shawnee	$101K	385 days	—	N/A
93	Venedocia	$101K	28 days	3.0 mo	N/A
94	Crooksville	$102K	16 days	1.5 mo	N/A
95	Campbell	$103K	32 days	4.2 mo	-12.4%
96	Drexel	$103K	16 days	1.0 mo	N/A
97	Millbury	$103K	48 days	—	N/A
98	Newburgh Heights	$103K	31 days	2.5 mo	N/A
99	Fort McKinley	$103K	27 days	1.5 mo	N/A
100	Helena	$103K	73 days	—	N/A

Affordable Housing in Ohio

Looking for affordable housing in Ohio? We've ranked 100 cities by median home price to help you find budget-friendly options. The most affordable city is Lower Salem with a median price of $5K.

Tips for Finding Affordable Homes

Look at smaller cities: Often have lower prices than metro areas
Consider commute times: Suburbs may offer better value
Check market trends: Some affordable areas are appreciating quickly
Work with a local agent: They know hidden gems and upcoming areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest cities to buy a house in Ohio?

The most affordable cities in Ohio are listed above, ranked by median home price. These markets offer entry points significantly below the state average, making homeownership accessible for first-time buyers, investors, and those relocating on a budget.

Is it worth buying a cheap house in Ohio?

Affordable Ohio cities can offer excellent value, especially for long-term residents and investors. Key factors to evaluate include local job market strength, school quality, crime rates, and future development plans. A local agent can help you distinguish between genuine value and areas with underlying issues.

Why are some Ohio cities so much cheaper?

Lower home prices in certain Ohio cities reflect factors like smaller population size, distance from major metro areas, limited amenities, or economic transitions. However, many affordable cities offer strong quality of life, growing economies, and appreciation potential that makes them smart buying opportunities.

What salary do I need to buy a house in Ohio's cheapest cities?

In Ohio's most affordable markets, a household income of $40,000-$60,000 may be sufficient to qualify for a mortgage, depending on the specific price point and current interest rates. Use the 28% rule: your monthly housing payment shouldn't exceed 28% of gross monthly income. A local agent and lender can pre-qualify you.

Are cheap houses in Ohio a good investment?

Affordable properties can be excellent investments, especially in Ohio cities with growing populations and economies. Look for markets with rising employment, infrastructure investment, and limited new housing supply. These factors often precede price appreciation, turning today's affordable market into tomorrow's growing one.

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