The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45814 sells for about $207,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,063 a month.
ZIP 45814 — Arlington
The housing market in 45814 is stable, characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Ohio trends. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though the limited volume of sales reflects the small size of the village. Market conditions are currently balanced, with prices driven by local fundamentals rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a quiet, rural-village lifestyle with affordable housing costs compared to larger metro areas.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45814, Hancock County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Arlington Local School District, which maintains a stable reputation within the rural Hancock County educational landscape.
The region is primarily inland with low wildfire risk, though localized flood management is a standard consideration for properties near the Blanchard River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agricultural support, manufacturing, and proximity to the Findlay employment hub.
Property taxes are assessed by Hancock County based on market value; the rate includes local school district levies and village-specific municipal millage.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Findlay or other nearby Hancock County employment centers via state routes.
Local amenities include village parks and community sports facilities, with broader shopping and dining options available in nearby Findlay.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural services, small-scale manufacturing, and retail, with significant employment spillover from the nearby city of Findlay.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on state highways for regional connectivity; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing village infrastructure.
The Hancock County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Arlington Local School District taxes and standard county-wide levies for health and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard, rural nature of the geography.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.