The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harrison County | 289 |
| 2. | Paulding County | 278 |
| 3. | Van Wert County | 265 |
| 4. | Seneca County | 249 |
| 5. | Jackson County | 248 |
| 6. | Hardin County | 243 |
| 7. | Williams County | 243 |
| 8. | Belmont County | 240 |
| 9. | Wyandot County | 237 |
| 10. | Henry County | 236 |
| 11. | Darke County | 234 |
| 12. | Crawford County | 232 |
| 13. | Shelby County | 232 |
| 14. | Preble County | 231 |
| 15. | Sandusky County | 230 |
| 16. | Coshocton County | 229 |
| 17. | Champaign County | 226 |
| 18. | Putnam County | 226 |
| 19. | Hancock County | 225 |
| 20. | Logan County | 224 |
