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Warren County, OH

RANK #340 / 996  ·  POP 243,189  ·  OH

PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.4%

Warren County combines solid growth with real affordability — a rare combination.

[01] Why Warren County?

Known as "Ohio's Largest Playground," Warren County is located in southwestern Ohio, positioned between the major cities of Dayton and Cincinnati. The county is home to Kings Island Amusement Park, a significant regional attraction. Commuting to either Cincinnati or Dayton is common, with access to Interstates 71 and 75. The average one-way commute for residents is approximately 25.6 minutes. The area offers outdoor recreation opportunities, including Caesar Creek State Park for hiking and boating, and the Little Miami Scenic River for paddling.

Warren County offers a quality of life that attracts families, with highly-rated public school districts such as Mason City School District and Springboro Community City School District. The county maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and is recognized for its safety. The economy is experiencing growth, with recent investments in sectors like data centers, industrial and logistics operations, and advanced manufacturing. These developments contribute to job creation and a diverse economic landscape within the county.

[02] Market Snapshot

Housing Ratio
4.7x

Above national median (4.7x)

GDP Growth
+4.6%

Well above national median

Home Prices
+1.5%

Above national median

Climate & Terrain
-1.1

Below-average climate & terrain

Price/Rent
13x

Below national median (13x)

Housing is fairly valued at 4.7x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.

[03] Signal Profile

[04] Home Value Growth vs National

Warren County U.S. National

The Numbers

DEMOGRAPHICS
Population
243,189
+1.52% YoY
Median Household Income
$103,128
Median Home Value
$290,900
+1.51% 12mo
Median Rent
$1,254
Average Annual Pay
$69,570
+7.0% YoY
Employment
100,746
-0.3% YoY
Income-to-Home-Value
0.3545
More affordable than average
Migration Inflow
5.27%
of pop. from another state

Market Activity

REAL ESTATE
Median Sale Price
$369,000
Days on Market
60
Slower market
Months of Supply
2.9
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.9%
Negotiation room for buyers
Sold Above List
19.0%
Listings w/ Price Drops
17.3%
Building Permits (2024)
1,232
Single-Family Permits
693

Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →

[05] Capital Investment

$5,528M
TOTAL
PROJECT AMOUNT STATUS
Amazon Data Center
Amazon
$3,000M Planned
Ultium Cells Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility
Ultium Cells LLC (GM & LG Energy Solution joint venture)
$2,300M Operating
C5 Encore Logistics Center
Core5 Industrial Partners
$100M Under Construction
Amazon Delivery Facility (Turtlecreek Township)
Amazon
$50M Planned
S.R. 48 Signalization & Widening (South Lebanon)
Warren County Engineer's Office
$50M Under Construction
Cincinnati Zoo Solar Farm
Cincinnati Zoo / Rocknoll Energy
$28M Under Construction

Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.

[06] Score Breakdown

GDP Growth +4.6% 79 percentile
Population Growth +1.5% 83 percentile
Income Growth +7.8% 31 percentile
Vacancy Rate 0.7% 83 percentile
Home Price Change +1.5% 53 percentile
Rent Growth +3.7% 63 percentile
Price/Rent 13x 55 percentile

Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.

[07] Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warren County, OH a good place to move to?

Warren County has a Boom Town Index score of 66/100, ranking #340 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.3% and a median household income of $103,128, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.

Is Warren County affordable?

The median home value in Warren County is $290,900 with median rent at $1,254/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3545, which is more affordable than the national average.

Is Warren County growing or shrinking?

Population growth: +1.5% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.3%. Home values changed +1.5% in the past 12 months.

Are people moving to Warren County?

Yes — 5.27% of Warren County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.

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