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Bluffton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,799
Population
1,027/sq mi density
$77,382
Median Income
$35,377 per capita
$192,500
Home Value
$264,882 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
850 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,382 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$192,500
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,455
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$192,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$264,882
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median List Price
$174,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$834/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $192,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,882 |
| Median Sale Price | $260,000 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $152 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $834 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
| Days on Market | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $152 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,455 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |