RANK #359 / 996 · POP 86,393 · OH
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.3%
Muskingum County, Ohio, is perhaps best known for Zanesville's distinctive Y-Bridge, an iconic structure spanning the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. Located in east-central Ohio, Zanesville, the county seat, sits about an hour east of Columbus. The community offers a blend of rural and suburban living, with rolling hills and natural scenery. Outdoor recreation is a notable draw, with opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating at places like Dillon State Park and along the Muskingum River. The Muskingum Valley Park District maintains over 560 acres of parks and trails.
Life in Muskingum County offers a generally stable community with a mix of families and long-term residents. Public schools in the county are considered above average. Commute times are generally manageable, and public transportation, including fixed-route bus services, is available through South East Area Transit (SEAT). The economy, historically tied to natural resources and pottery manufacturing, has diversified to include manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. Recent efforts have focused on attracting further investment in these sectors and improving infrastructure to support business growth and development.
Well below national median
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.4x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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AMG Vanadium Plant Expansion
AMG Vanadium
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$350M | Operating |
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New Muskingum County Jail Facility
Muskingum County
|
$88M | Planned |
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I-70 Reconstruction in Downtown Zanesville
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
|
$50M | Under Construction |
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Grupo Bimbo Production Facility
Grupo Bimbo
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$50M | Planned |
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Rural Broadband Expansion
Spectrum (Charter Communications)
|
$31M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Muskingum County has a Boom Town Index score of 64/100, ranking #359 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.3% and a median household income of $56,810, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Muskingum County is $156,100 with median rent at $776/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3639, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.3%. Home values changed +0.6% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.49% of Muskingum County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.