Morgan County

Nestled in southeastern Ohio, Morgan County is a rural community of 13,758 residents with a housing stock of 7,311 units. Homeownership is the clear norm here, with 77.2 percent of occupied units owner-occupied, reflecting the predominantly rural character of the area. For those who rent, the median gross rent stands at $713 per month. The median household income is $55,971. Residents who commute to work face relatively long travel times, with an average one-way commute of 37.9 minutes, suggesting that many workers travel to employment centers outside the county. Remote work remains uncommon, with just 1.1 percent of workers doing their jobs from home. The combination of high homeownership rates, modest rents, and extended commute times paints a picture of a small, rural county where most residents own their homes but travel considerable distances for employment opportunities.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.