Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Sandusky, OH metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Sandusky, OH metro area's all-transactions index changed +6.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 44th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +6.8%
- 5-year change
- +61.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +218%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 44th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Sandusky, OH vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Sandusky, OH: 318.3
- Ohio: 301.1
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.8% | +4.3% | +3.0% | +2.5 pts | +3.8 pts |
| 3 years | +27.1% | +18.3% | +12.9% | +8.8 pts | +14.2 pts |
| 5 years | +61.6% | +48.1% | +41.3% | +13.5 pts | +20.3 pts |
| 10 years | +105% | +103% | +93.3% | +2.3 pts | +11.6 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +218% | +201% | +292% | +17.3 pts | −73.2 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Sandusky, OH area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 434 · Bowling Green, OH area | OH | +4.0% | +46.2% | +194% | 26% |
| 448 · Sandusky, OH area | OH | +4.8% | +54.3% | +209% | 20% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Sandusky, OH area
Sandusky, OH area's index peaked in Q1 2006, fell 14.5% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q1 2018, about 12 years after the top. Today it sits +91.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2006 | Q1 2014 | -14.5% | Q1 2018 (12 yrs) | +91.3% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Sandusky, OH area's index has changed +43.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | OH after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.8% | +0.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +15.7% | +7.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +30.3% | +19.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +47.4% | +45.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +43.8% | +36.0% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Sandusky, OH area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +216% | $948,352 |
| Q2 2000 | +139% | $717,498 |
| Q2 2005 | +92.0% | $575,885 |
| Q2 2010 | +118% | $654,551 |
| Q2 2015 | +113% | $638,918 |
| Q2 2020 | +74.9% | $524,720 |
| Q2 2021 | +61.6% | $484,890 |
| Q2 2023 | +27.1% | $381,234 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.8% | $320,337 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Sandusky, OH area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Sandusky, OH metro area shows changes of +6.8% over one year, +61.6% over five years, and +105% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +218% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Sandusky, OH area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +3.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +20.3 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.