Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,296 ↓ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $64,991 13% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| Median Age | 41.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.3% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 62 transactions |
| Active Listings | 26 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 511 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $17,708 |
| Recent Sales | 51 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 156 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 19.65 acres |
| Active Listings | 5 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2.53 | $46,700 | $18,444 | 1102 County Road 175 | Polk |
| Mar 2026 | 20.31 | $263,900 | $12,996 | 0 Township Rd #150 | Nova |
| Feb 2026 | 6.00 | $110,000 | $18,333 | V/l Township Rd #391 | Sullivan |
| Feb 2026 | 74.97 | $139,938 | $1,867 | 2358 State Route 179 | Loudonville |
| Feb 2026 | 12.96 | $188,500 | $14,543 | 0 Township Road 925 | Perrysville |
| Feb 2026 | 52.00 | $500,000 | $9,615 | 741 State Route 302 | Ashland |
| Jan 2026 | 9.10 | $115,894 | $12,736 | County Road 500 | Sullivan |
| Jan 2026 | 30.95 | $394,168 | $12,738 | County Road 500 | Sullivan |
| Jan 2026 | 5.40 | $101,500 | $18,800 | Township Road 581 | Sullivan |
| Jan 2026 | 5.40 | $101,500 | $18,796 | 0 Township Road 581 | Sullivan |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 7.12 | $180,000 | $25,288 | County Road 2175 | Ashland |
| Dec 2025 | 5.03 | $115,000 | $22,863 | Twp Road 346 | Nova |
| Dec 2025 | 5.03 | $115,000 | $22,863 | 0 Township Road 346 | Nova |
| Dec 2025 | 3.00 | $250,000 | $83,333 | 1429 State Route 96 | Ashland |
| Dec 2025 | 8.11 | $130,000 | $16,030 | V/l State Rte #511 | Nova |
| Dec 2025 | 2.30 | $65,000 | $28,261 | Township Road 1275 | Ashland |
| Nov 2025 | 32.12 | $435,000 | $13,541 | County Road 917 | Perrysville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.51 | $26,750 | $17,715 | 550 Township Road 1151 | Nova |
| Nov 2025 | 2.69 | $36,000 | $13,358 | N Main St | Polk |
| Nov 2025 | 18.12 | $217,440 | $12,000 | Township Road 810 | West Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 71.49 | $765,571 | $10,708 | V/l State Rte #511 | Nova |
| Oct 2025 | 18.57 | $300,000 | $16,155 | 0 Township Road 937 | Perrysville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $46,000 | $23,000 | County Road 40 | Nova |
| Oct 2025 | 6.25 | $198,110 | $31,698 | 0 Township Road 2104 | Loudonville |
| Oct 2025 | 4.53 | $202,400 | $44,680 | Commerce Pkwy | Ashland |
| Oct 2025 | 1.99 | $202,400 | $101,965 | 0 Commerce Pkwy | Ashland |
| Oct 2025 | 30.49 | $335,000 | $10,988 | Twp Road 902 | Polk |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $152,500 | $30,500 | 771 State Rte #97 | Perrysville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.79 | $50,000 | $17,934 | Us Route 250 N | Greenwich |
| Sep 2025 | 2.79 | $50,000 | $17,934 | 250 Us Rte | Greenwich |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $47,000 | $23,500 | Township Road 1443 | Ashland |
| Sep 2025 | 7.33 | $125,000 | $17,049 | 0 State Route 95 | Jeromesville |
| Sep 2025 | 4.80 | $85,000 | $17,708 | TRACT 1 Township Road 2300 | Loudonville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.50 | $69,900 | $19,971 | TRACT 2 Township Road 2300 | Loudonville |
| Sep 2025 | 60.43 | $665,000 | $11,004 | 2270 State Highway 511 | Ashland |
| Aug 2025 | 1.50 | $40,000 | $26,667 | 596 State Route 60 | Greenwich |
| Aug 2025 | 21.51 | $260,000 | $12,087 | 0 Township Road 1500 | Jeromesville |
| Aug 2025 | 21.51 | $260,000 | $12,087 | Township Road 1500 | Jeromesville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.46 | $125,000 | $22,894 | 1109 County Road 2256 | Perrysville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.60 | $117,500 | $20,967 | 0 County Road 775 | Loudonville |
| Aug 2025 | 117.93 | $1,369,500 | $11,613 | 2376 Township Road 1025 | Perrysville |
| Jul 2025 | 4.00 | $85,000 | $21,250 | 0 N State Route 511 | Ashland |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $57,000 | $28,500 | 0 Township Road 13 | West Salem |
| Jul 2025 | 7.50 | $140,000 | $18,667 | Township Road 1151 | Nova |
| May 2025 | 34.73 | $379,500 | $10,927 | 1101 County Rd | Nova |
| May 2025 | 85.88 | $705,500 | $8,215 | 0 County Road 1975 | Jeromesville |
| May 2025 | 2.29 | $40,000 | $17,460 | 166 State Route 58 | Sullivan |
| Apr 2025 | 9.75 | $110,000 | $11,282 | 0 County Road 995 | Ashland |
| Apr 2025 | 20.00 | $235,000 | $11,750 | V/l Us #42 | Ashland |
| Apr 2025 | 123.09 | $1,805,000 | $14,664 | 2231 State Route 60 | Loudonville |
| Apr 2025 | 10.66 | $125,000 | $11,726 | 0 County Road 30a | Jeromesville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $6,000 |
| Recent Sales | 11 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 103 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.31 acres |
| Active Listings | 21 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $2,000 | 1409 Minosa Ln | West Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.48 | $9,000 | 0 Township Road 974 | Ashland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $2,950 | 2199 Brassica Ln | West Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.31 | $3,500 | 3027 Cinnamon Dr N | West Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.28 | $6,000 | 3264 Arrick Dr | West Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.31 | $6,000 | 5119 Sangria Dr | West Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.24 | $2,000 | 2037 Coriander Dr | West Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $6,500 | 1175 Trillium Ct | West Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.27 | $6,000 | 5120 Sangria Dr | West Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $6,000 | 1568 Cinnamon Dr S | West Salem |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $6,000 | 1283 Laurel Dr | West Salem |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 52,296 |
| Population (2020) | 52,447 |
| Population Growth | -0.29% |
| Median Household Income | $64,991 |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 |
| Total Housing Units | 22,517 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,863 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.3% |
| Median Age | 41.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5,259 (10.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
Market Overview
Ashland County, Ohio has a population of 52,296, which has declined 0.29% since 2020. The median household income is $64,991, below the national median of $74,580 by 12.9%. The housing vacancy rate of 8.3% suggests balanced market conditions. The county's location in Ohio makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $16,171 per acre, with properties averaging 20.60 acres. There are currently 26 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Ashland County, Ohio?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Ashland County has a population of 52,296. The county has declined 0.29% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Ashland County?
The median household income in Ashland County is $64,991, which is 12.9% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Ashland County growing or shrinking?
Ashland County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.29% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Ashland County?
The median home value in Ashland County is $175,900. The housing vacancy rate is 8.3%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $16,171 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $6,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Ashland County, Ohio?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.