The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45368 sells for about $278,000, or $233 per square foot.
Prices are down 15.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $733 a month.
ZIP 45368 — South Charleston
The 45368 residential market shows a stable sentiment, with a cautiously optimistic outlook. While median sale prices have seen a notable year-over-year decrease, the market is characterized by low active inventory and a high sale-to-list ratio, indicating strong demand relative to supply. The median household income and population figures suggest a stable, established community with a lower cost of living, appealing to those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
The area suits those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle, including families and those looking to commute to larger employment cores while maintaining a lower cost of living than major metro centers.
Median prices moved down 15.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 11.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45368, Clark County, Ohio
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Reported crime trends for South Charleston generally align with rural Clark County averages, which are typically lower than the more urbanized segments of the Dayton metropolitan area.
Prevailing school quality in this jurisdiction is characterized by the community-oriented nature of the local rural school district, with outcomes generally reflecting those of the broader Clark County educational environment.
The area is subject to typical Midwestern weather patterns, including seasonal wind risks and localized heavy rain; flood posture is generally standard for inland Ohio communities with established drainage infrastructure.
Development momentum is centered on maintaining the town's small-town character, with local economy bolstered by proximity to larger employment hubs in Springfield and the greater Dayton metro area.
This geography falls under Clark County taxation jurisdiction; residential property tax rates are set by the county and local school district levies.
Commuting is primarily via personal vehicle, with moderate access to employment cores in Springfield and the wider Dayton metro area (approx. 23 min average).
Local amenities include Steve Wharton Memorial Park and the historic South Charleston Opera House; outdoor activities and community events are central to the area's social life.
Rental market is limited, with low inventory and minimal new multi-family construction currently signaled.
Mixed local industry with a significant portion of residents commuting to nearby urban centers; local firms support the agricultural and small-town service base.
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No major, large-scale commercial or infrastructure developments currently announced at the ZCTA level; focus remains on maintaining existing infrastructure.
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Tax parcels are governed by Clark County and local township/municipal district regulations.
Standard property insurance profile for southwest Ohio; risk factors include seasonal storms.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov. Some fields were not available at the ZCTA level or for the specified vintage and are reported as 0 or Null.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Chuck E. Cheese413.3 mi
- Splash Zone Aquatic Center4.212.8 mi
- Udders & Putters4.612.5 mi
- Skeleton Key Adventures Escape Rooms511.7 mi
- Clark County Fairgrounds4.46.1 mi
- Greene County Expo Center4.519.1 mi
- Locust Hills Golf Club4.65.4 mi
- Champaign County Fairgrounds4.518.3 mi
- NTPRD Chiller4.711 mi
- Historic Clifton Mill4.410.8 mi
- John Bryan State Park4.812.3 mi
- Buck Creek State Park4.69.6 mi
- Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve4.811.1 mi
- Hartman Rock Garden4.611.2 mi
- Historic Clifton Mill4.410.8 mi
- Hartman Rock Garden4.611.2 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House4.79.6 mi
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument4.616.7 mi
- Springfield Museum of Art4.711 mi
- John Bryan State Park4.812.3 mi
- Buck Creek State Park4.69.6 mi
- Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve4.811.1 mi
- Waterfalls Trailhead4.812.3 mi
- Indian Mound Reserve4.812.3 mi
- Buck Creek Marina4.58.8 mi
- Locust Hills Golf Club4.65.4 mi
- National Golf Links4.55.8 mi
- Reid Park Golf Course4.37.3 mi
- Windy Knoll Golf Club4.312.6 mi
- Rocky Lakes Golf Course3.811.2 mi
- Meijer4.212.3 mi
- Dole Fresh Vegetables Co36.3 mi
- Kohl's4.112.4 mi
- Marshalls4.212.5 mi
- Dollar General3.811 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park providing green space and recreational facilities.
A historic venue for community events and performances.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.