Wellston

Homes for Sale in Wellston, Ohio

Jackson County, OH

1 Active Listings

$49,500 Median Price

$49,500 Average Price

$30 Price / Sq Ft

Situated in Jackson County in southern Ohio, Wellston is a small city of about 5,426 residents with a housing stock of 2,578 units. Just over two thirds of households (68.4%) own their homes, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied community, while renters pay a median gross rent of $749 per month. The median household income sits at $55,159. Most working residents commute to their jobs, with an average one-way travel time of 29.3 minutes, and a relatively small share (3.7%) work from home. The city lies within reach of larger regional employment centers in the broader southern Ohio area, which helps explain the moderate commute times. Wellston developed historically as an industrial and mining community, and its compact urban footprint retains the characteristics of a small Ohio city, with a mix of older housing stock and established neighborhoods that give it a distinct sense of place within the hilly Jackson County landscape.

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

Market Overview

1,656 Avg Sq Ft

3.0 Avg Beds

1.0 Avg Baths

1900 Avg Year Built

0.17 ac Avg Lot Size

$1,035 Avg Annual Tax

Demographics

5,426 Population

$55,159 Median Income

$107,900 Census Home Value

40.7 Median Age

2,578 Housing Units

68.4% Owner Occupied

$749 Median Rent

7.1% Bachelor's Degree

29.3 min Avg Commute

15.2% Vacancy Rate

23.1% Poverty Rate

2.5% Unemployment

0.0% Public Transit

3.7% Work from Home

Race / Ethnicity

White

98.1%

Two or More

1.7%

Black

0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Crime Statistics (2024)

21.3 Violent Crime Rate per 100K/month

83.8 Property Crime Rate per 100K/month

14 Total Violent Offenses 2024 annual

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (OH0400200)

Housing Price Trend (10 Years)

Home prices in Ohio have risen 98% over the past 9 years, compared to 87% nationally.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index, Ohio vs national

Price Distribution

Under $100K

$100K - $200K

$200K - $300K

$300K - $500K

$500K - $750K

$750K - $1M

Over $1M

Property Types

Residential

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellston

The median home price in Wellston is $49,500, with active listings ranging from $49,500 to $49,500.

There is currently 1 active listing in Wellston, Ohio.

The average price per square foot in Wellston is $30, based on currently active listings.

Wellston has a population of 5,426 residents with a median age of 40.7.

Homes in Wellston average 1,656 square feet with 3.0 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms.

Wellston has a 68.4% owner-occupied rate and a 15.2% vacancy rate. The median rent is $749.

The average commute time for Wellston residents is 29.3 minutes.

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