The story of this market
The typical home in Steubenville, Ohio sells for about $148,000, or $119 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 153 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $775 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Steubenville, Ohio
The Steubenville housing market is characterized by low inventory and modest price growth, with a median sale price of $148,000. Market activity is currently slow, as evidenced by a high median days on market and a low volume of closed sales. The market remains affordable relative to national averages, supported by a stable institutional economy.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Steubenville yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.38% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 26.6% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides scenic views and recreational access, serving as a central geographic and historical anchor for the city.
Offers green space and outdoor facilities for local residents, contributing to the city's quality of life.
Steubenville is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors seeking low entry-price points in a historic river city. It also attracts students and faculty associated with the local university and community college, driving consistent demand for rental housing.
The city is served by the Steubenville City School District, which provides public education to the local community. Educational quality is generally characterized by the district's efforts to serve a diverse student population within the Ohio Valley region.
Steubenville is served by major highway corridors that facilitate regional connectivity. Public transit options are limited, and the city remains primarily auto-dependent for daily commuting.
Steubenville offers access to the Ohio River for recreational activities and maintains several municipal parks. The city's historic downtown and proximity to regional trails provide residents with modest outdoor and cultural amenities.
The rental market in Steubenville is characterized by a significant share of renter-occupied housing, reflecting the presence of a large student population from local colleges. Vacancy rates are influenced by the turnover of student housing and the availability of older, multi-family stock.
The economy is driven by the education and healthcare sectors, with Franciscan University and Trinity Health System acting as primary economic engines. The city maintains a stable industrial base typical of the Ohio River Valley.
The local economy is anchored by education and healthcare, with Franciscan University of Steubenville and Trinity Health System serving as major regional employers. Infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining the city's historic riverfront and supporting existing industrial and institutional anchors.
Development efforts are currently focused on the revitalization of the downtown core and the maintenance of existing institutional infrastructure.
Parcels in Steubenville are subject to levies from the Steubenville City School District and various county-level special districts, including those for health and social services.
Steubenville is situated along the Ohio River, which presents localized flood risks in low-lying areas. Property owners should consult FEMA flood maps to determine specific parcel exposure and insurance requirements.
Property insurance premiums in the area are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to the Ohio River, which necessitates careful consideration of flood insurance coverage.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and Data USA profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.