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. | Holmes County | 141 |
| 2. | Athens County | 145 |
| 3. | Cuyahoga County | 147 |
| 4. | Franklin County | 149 |
| 5. | Hamilton County | 155 |
| 6. | Delaware County | 156 |
| 7. | Butler County | 163 |
| 8. | Geauga County | 164 |
| 9. | Lucas County | 168 |
| 10. | Madison County | 168 |
| 11. | Greene County | 172 |
| 12. | Adams County | 173 |
| 13. | Summit County | 173 |
| 14. | Lorain County | 174 |
| 15. | Clermont County | 176 |
| 16. | Union County | 176 |
| 17. | Hocking County | 177 |
| 18. | Highland County | 178 |
| 19. | Montgomery County | 178 |
| 20. | Pickaway County | 178 |
