Knox County

Situated in central Ohio, Knox County is home to roughly 62,888 residents spread across 26,038 housing units. The county leans heavily toward homeownership, with 75.1 percent of occupied units owner-occupied, reflecting a predominantly residential character outside its small urban centers. Renters pay a median gross rent of $925 per month. The local economy produces a median household income of $73,988, and most workers commute to their jobs, with an average one-way travel time of 23.8 minutes. Only 3.7 percent of the workforce works from home, suggesting that in-person employment remains the norm here. Mount Vernon serves as the county seat and largest city, anchoring commercial and civic activity for the surrounding townships and rural areas. The county blends small-city services with agricultural land, and its relatively short commute times reflect the regional job market that residents tap into without traveling far from where they live.

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