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Portsmouth, Ohio houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Portsmouth, OH (Scioto County) — Census median home value $95,000, county listing prices up about 13.5% over the past year. Market data for Portsmouth houses and the broader area.
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Portsmouth, OH is in Scioto County, Ohio — this guide covers houses in Portsmouth and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,919, with a median household income of $35,319. Census data puts Portsmouth houses at a median value of $95,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Scioto County's current median listing price runs $241,175, up about 13.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Portsmouth housing market
Portsmouth is in Scioto County, Ohio. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Portsmouth and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$95,000
Population (Census ACS)
17,919
Median household income
$35,319
County price trend (2025)
6.92% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Portsmouth market snapshot
Population
17,919
County
Scioto County
Median Household Income
$35,319
Median Home Value (city)
$95,000
Median Listing Price (Scioto County)
$241,175
Median Gross Rent
$758/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+13.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Portsmouth's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $95,000. Separately, Scioto County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $241,175. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Scioto County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.92% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Portsmouth has an estimated population of 17,919 and a median household income of $35,319, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Portsmouth's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include New Boston, Rosemount, West Portsmouth, Sciotodale, Wheelersburg, Clarktown, McDermott, Lucasville, Friendship, Minford, Franklin Furnace, South Webster, Otway, Rarden.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Stockdale (~15.0 mi), Hanging Rock (~17.9 mi), Beaver (~20.6 mi), Ironton (~21.1 mi), Piketon (~21.7 mi), Oak Hill (~22.7 mi), Rome (~24.1 mi), Coal Grove (~24.7 mi), Waverly (~25.8 mi), Jackson (~25.9 mi), Peebles (~28.1 mi), South Point (~30.4 mi), Coalton (~30.7 mi), West Union (~32.1 mi), Burlington (~32.9 mi), Wellston (~33.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Portsmouth data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,919
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$95,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,319
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$758
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.92%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$241,175
Census place type
city
County
Scioto County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
10.73 sq mi
Census GEOID
3964304
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Portsmouth
Schools
Portsmouth City — 3 schools, 1,630 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Scioto addresses may be served by Portsmouth City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Portsmouth FAQ
What are houses worth in Portsmouth, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Portsmouth at $95,000. Scioto County's current median listing price runs $241,175, up about 13.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Portsmouth, OH?
For owner-occupied houses in Portsmouth, Census ACS data shows a median value of $95,000. Active listing prices in Scioto County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Portsmouth, OH?
Portsmouth houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Scioto County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Portsmouth, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Portsmouth's population at approximately 17,919.
What's the median rent in Portsmouth, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Portsmouth at approximately $758 per month.
What is the median household income in Portsmouth, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Portsmouth at approximately $35,319.
Is the Portsmouth housing market growing?
Scioto County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.92% annual change in 2025.
Is Portsmouth, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Portsmouth's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Portsmouth, OH?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Portsmouth City for many Portsmouth addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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