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South Russell, Ohio real estate market data.
Real estate market data for South Russell, OH (Geauga County) — Census median home value $414,700, county listing prices up about 20.8% over the past year.
South Russell, OH is in Geauga County, Ohio — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,972, with a median household income of $166,481. Census data puts South Russell's median home value at $414,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Geauga County's current median listing price runs $558,450, up about 20.8% over the past year.
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South Russell market snapshot
Population
3,972
Median Household Income
$166,481
Median Home Value (city)
$414,700
Median Listing Price (Geauga County)
$558,450
Median Gross Rent
$2,176/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+20.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Russell's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $414,700. Separately, Geauga County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $558,450. 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
Geauga County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.36% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
South Russell has an estimated population of 3,972 and a median household income of $166,481, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
South Russell's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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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What are home values like in South Russell, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts South Russell's median home value at $414,700. Geauga County's current median listing price runs $558,450, up about 20.8% over the past year.
What is the population of South Russell, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Russell's population at approximately 3,972.
What's the median rent in South Russell, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in South Russell at approximately $2,176 per month.
What is the median household income in South Russell, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in South Russell at approximately $166,481.
Is the South Russell housing market growing?
Geauga County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.36% annual change in 2025.
Is South Russell, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts South Russell's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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.
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