Ohio Mortgage Guide

Complete Ohio mortgage guide with median home prices, property tax rates, denial rates, and down payment assistance programs for 2026.

In Ohio, the median home price is $240,317 and median household income is $67,769. The mortgage denial rate for home purchases is 8.68% according to 2025 HMDA data. 3 down payment assistance programs are available, including OHFA Down Payment Assistance (3% of purchase price (conventional) or 3.5% (government loans) as a 7-year forgivable second mortgage.).

Ohio at a Glance

$240,317
Median Home Price
$67,769
Median Income
8.68%
Denial Rate
11,785,935
Population

Median prices based on 2025 FHFA data. Income from 2024 Census ACS. Denial rates from 2025 HMDA data.

Mortgage Calculator for Ohio

Estimate your monthly payment with the interactive Ohio mortgage calculator. Includes property taxes, mortgage insurance, and down payment assistance programs.

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Mortgage Denial Rates in Ohio

In 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for home purchases, Ohio logged 190,873 final-action applications. The mortgage denial rate was 8.68% and the originated share was 69.68%.

These figures show aggregated market outcomes, not an individual buyer's approval odds. Use these figures as context, not a prediction.

Down Payment Assistance Programs in Ohio

OHFA Down Payment Assistance

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)

3% of purchase price (conventional) or 3.5% (government loans) as a 7-year forgivable second mortgage.

Grants for Grads

OHFA

3% or 3.5% DPA plus discounted mortgage rate for recent college graduates (within 18 months); 5-year forgivable second mortgage.

Ohio Heroes

OHFA

Discounted mortgage interest rate for veterans, active-duty military, police, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, and teachers.

Ohio County Calculators

These calculators use local tax and benefit data for each county.

Butler County

Denial: 8.08% · Tax: 1.70% · 1 DPA programs

Cuyahoga County

Denial: 8.42% · Tax: 2.10% · 1 DPA programs

Franklin County

Denial: 6.71% · Tax: 1.75% · 1 DPA programs

Hamilton County

Denial: 6.81% · Tax: 1.90% · 1 DPA programs

Lucas County

Denial: 8.12% · Tax: 1.85% · 1 DPA programs

Montgomery County

Denial: 8.32% · Tax: 1.90% · 1 DPA programs

Summit County

Denial: 6.50% · Tax: 1.80% · 1 DPA programs

Ohio City Calculators

These calculators include local taxes, closing costs, and assistance programs for each city.

Akron

Summit County

Tax: 1.80% · 1 DPA programs

Cincinnati

Hamilton County

Tax: 1.90% · 1 DPA programs

Cleveland

Cuyahoga County

Tax: 2.10% · 1 DPA programs

Columbus

Franklin County

Tax: 1.75% · 1 DPA programs

Dayton

Montgomery County

Tax: 1.90% · 1 DPA programs

Toledo

Lucas County

Tax: 1.85% · 1 DPA programs

Ohio Mortgage FAQ

What is the median home price in Ohio?

The median home price in Ohio is approximately $240,000 as of 2025, based on FHFA housing price index data.

Does Ohio have down payment assistance programs?

Yes. OHFA offers standard DPA (3-3.5% forgivable over 7 years), Grants for Grads (3-3.5% with discounted rate for recent graduates), and Ohio Heroes (discounted rates for public servants).

What is the mortgage denial rate in Ohio?

The statewide mortgage denial rate for home purchases in Ohio is 8.68% based on 2025 HMDA data.

How do Ohio property taxes compare to other states?

Ohio has moderate property taxes, averaging around 1.36%, above the national average. Ohio offers a homestead exemption for senior and disabled homeowners.

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