In Washington Court House, a typical home is worth $159,800 and typical rent is $771 a month. Compared with all of Fayette County, typical household income is 12% lower, the typical home value is 6% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 10 points lower.
Typical home value from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $175,881 to $233,935.
Typical rent
$1,030a month
From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).
Washington Court House is in Fayette County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Fayette County. See the county
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
1
55% of households in Washington Court House own their home, against 65% in Fayette County.
2
Washington Court House has the 23rd lowest typical rent of the 285 cities in Ohio with more than 5,000 people ($771).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
The homes here
Housing in Washington Court House
What homes there are in Washington Court House, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).
What homes there are
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Kind of home
Detached houseAttached houseBuilding of 2 to 4Apartments (5 or more)Mobile homeBoat, RV and otherUnreliable estimate
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
United States
Kind of home: Washington Court House and its comparisons
Measure
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
United States
Detached house
66%
75%
69%
61%
Attached house
Unreliable estimate
2%
5%
6%
Building of 2 to 4
16%
11%
8%
8%
Apartments (5 or more)
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
15%
19%
Mobile home
Unreliable estimate
3%
3%
6%
Boat, RV and other
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
0%
0%
The detached house is still the most common home in Washington Court House, but it weighs less than in Fayette County: 66% against 75%.
Year built
Before 19601960–19791980–19992000–20092010 or later
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
United States
Year built: Washington Court House and its comparisons
Measure
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
United States
Before 1960
43%
37%
38%
26%
1960–1979
24%
29%
26%
24%
1980–1999
18%
19%
20%
25%
2000–2009
9%
11%
10%
14%
2010 or later
6%
5%
7%
11%
Homes in Washington Court House are older: the typical year built is 1967; in Fayette County, 1971.
What it costs here
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Value of owner-occupied homes
Under the limitOver the limitUnreliable estimate
Under $100K23%
$100K–$200K46%
$200K–$300K21%
$300K–$500K8%
$500K–$750KUnreliable
FHA limit: $541,287
$750K–$1MUnreliable
$1M or moreUnreliable
Value of owner-occupied homes: Washington Court House and its comparisons
Measure
Washington Court House
Under $100K
23%
$100K–$200K
46%
$200K–$300K
21%
$300K–$500K
8%
$500K–$750K
Unreliable estimate
$750K–$1M
Unreliable estimate
$1M or more
Unreliable estimate
The FHA limit for Fayette County is high ($541,287): at least 98% of owner-occupied homes in Washington Court House are worth less than $500,000.
Monthly rent with utilities
Under the limitOver the limitUnreliable estimate
Under $50016%
$500–$99965%
$1,000–$1,49917%
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $1,017
$1,500–$1,999Unreliable
$2,000–$2,499Unreliable
$2,500–$2,999Unreliable
$3,000 or moreUnreliable
Monthly rent with utilities: Washington Court House and its comparisons
Measure
Washington Court House
Under $500
16%
$500–$999
65%
$1,000–$1,499
17%
$1,500–$1,999
Unreliable
$2,000–$2,499
Unreliable estimate
$2,500–$2,999
Unreliable
$3,000 or more
Unreliable estimate
HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) for Fayette County is $1,017; about 82% of rents in Washington Court House are below it.
With a mortgage
$1,119 a month
Fayette County: $1,238 a month
Without a mortgage
$435 a month
Fayette County: $472 a month
Owners with a mortgage
65%
Fayette County: 63%
In Washington Court House, 65% of owners have a mortgage, and their typical cost is $1,119 a month, against $1,238 in Fayette County. Without one it drops to $435.
How it changed
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024
Change since 2015–2019
Typical home value
Washington Court House+50%
Fayette County+50%
Ohio+47%
United States+53%
Typical rent
Washington Court HouseNo clear change
Fayette County+15%
Ohio+28%
United States+33%
Typical household income
Washington Court House+33%
Fayette County+34%
Ohio+26%
United States+29%
Change since 2015–2019: Washington Court House and its comparisons
Measure
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
United States
Typical home value
+50%
+50%
+47%
+53%
Typical rent
No clear change
+15%
+28%
+33%
Typical household income
+33%
+34%
+26%
+29%
From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, home values in Washington Court House rose at about the same pace as in Fayette County: 50% against 50%.
Since 2015–2019, the typical rent in Washington Court House did not change clearly, according to the Census.
How people live
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
How people live: Washington Court House and its comparisons
Measure
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
United States
Rental vacancy
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
4.4%
5.5%
Homeowner vacancy
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
0.8%
0.9%
More than one person per room
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
1.5%
3.4%
People per household
2.30
2.46
2.37
2.53
Drive alone
82%
83%
75%
69%
Carpool
11%
10%
8%
9%
Public transit
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
1%
3%
Walk or bike
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
2%
3%
Work from home
4%
6%
13%
15%
Other means
Unreliable estimate
Unreliable estimate
1%
2%
Typical commute
Unreliable estimate
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
Households in Washington Court House are smaller: 2.30 people on average; in Fayette County, 2.46.
To get to work, 82% of workers in Washington Court House drive alone; in Fayette County, 83%.
Do the math
What would you pay each month for a home in Washington Court House?
A typical home is tight for the typical income
We start with a typical home in Washington Court House, worth $159,800, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 28% of the typical household income in Washington Court House, which is $55,998 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $56,345 a year.
The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Fayette County.
Change the price, the down payment or the loan: the payment updates right away.
Your numbers
Local data
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Starts at the typical home value in Washington Court House. Change it to the price you have in mind.
Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.
Down payment
%
That is $5,593 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.
This week's average ± a quarter or half point.
National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.
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Estimated monthly payment
Local data
$1,315
at 7.18% · 30 years
Loan amount
$156,906
Total interest
$225,750
Paid off in
November 2056
Includes $2,699 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.
Does it fit the income?
Comfortable
up to $1,307 a month
Tight
$1,307 to $1,680 a month
Your payment · 28%
Hard
more than $1,680 a month
Compared with the typical household income in Washington Court House ($55,998 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.
Monthly payment breakdown
Principal & interest
$1,063
Property tax
$115
Home insurance
$67
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)
$71
You need at least $5,593 for the down payment, plus closing costs.
This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.
Total monthly payment $1,315; principal and interest $1,063.
The city and its county
Washington Court House and Fayette County
Washington Court House is in Fayette County, Ohio. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).
Washington Court House
Map of Fayette County, Ohio, with Washington Court House marked. Around it, the neighboring counties.
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Other cities with a page
Washington Court House's own numbers
Typical home value
$159,800
Typical monthly rent
$771
Typical yearly household income
$55,998
Households that own their home
55%
Effective property tax rate
0.86%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).
Numbers for all of Fayette County
FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,017
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+65%
HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.
Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Fayette County.
A typical home in Washington Court House is worth $159,800: 6% below the county and 26% below Ohio. With the typical household income in Washington Court House ($55,998 a year), a typical home costs 2.9 times what the household earns in a year.
Years of income to pay for a typical home
The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.
Washington Court House2.9 years
Fayette2.7 years
Ohio3.0 years
United States4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024
How prices have changed in Fayette County
According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Fayette County rose 120% in the 10 years through 2025.
FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Fayette County.
Yearly change in FHFA’s price index in Fayette County, 2016 to 2025
2016: +6.0% +6.0% 2016
2017: +0.6% +0.6% 2017
2018: +11.8% +11.8% 2018
2019: +5.1% +5.1% 2019
2020: +6.6% +6.6% 2020
2021: +12.5% +12.5% 2021
2022: +12.5% +12.5% 2022
2023: +10.9% +10.9% 2023
2024: +11.1% +11.1% 2024
2025: +5.7% +5.7% 2025
Change in FHFA’s price index in Fayette County, Ohio and the United States
Period
County
Ohio
U.S.
Last year (2025)
+5.7%
+4.8%
+2.9%
5 years (2020–2025)
+65%
+53%
+47%
10 years (2015–2025)
+120%
+93%
+85%
The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data
Washington Court House next to Fayette County, Ohio and the U.S.
Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.
Typical home value
Washington Court House$159,800
Fayette$170,700
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700
Typical monthly rent
Washington Court House$771
Fayette$822
Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413
Typical yearly household income
Washington Court House$55,998
Fayette$63,275
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734
See the full table
Washington Court House next to Fayette County and Ohio
Measure
Washington Court House
Fayette County
Ohio
U.S.
Typical home value
$159,800 ▼6% below the county
$170,700
$214,800
$332,700
Typical monthly rent
$771 ▼6% below the county
$822
$1,034
$1,413
Typical yearly household income
$55,998 ▼12% below the county
$63,275
$71,389
$80,734
Households that own their home
55% ▼10 points below the county
65%
67%
65%
Typical yearly property tax
$1,367 ▼15% below the county
$1,601
$2,822
$3,119
Effective property tax rate
0.86% ▼0.08 points below the county
0.94%
1.31%
0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income
37% ▲1 points above the county
36%
46%
51%
“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Fayette County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.
Four ways to pay for a typical home in Washington Court House
For a typical $159,800 home in Washington Court House, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Washington Court House's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.
FHA, 3.5% down$1,315a month
Least cash to close
Down payment
$5,593
Cash to close
$10,387
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
FHA MIP · $71
Conventional, 5% down$1,285a month
Down payment
$7,990
Cash to close
$12,784
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
PMI · $76
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI$1,047a month
Down payment
$31,960
Cash to close
$36,754
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
None
ITIN, 15% down (example)$1,195a month
Down payment
$23,970
Cash to close
$28,764
Rate
8.18%
Mortgage insurance
None
Four ways to pay for a typical home in Washington Court House
Loan
Monthly payment
Down payment
Loan amount
Rate
Mortgage insurance
Cash to close
Minimum score
FHA, 3.5% down Least cash to close
$1,315
$5,593
$156,906
7.18%
FHA MIP · $71
$10,387
580
Conventional, 5% down
$1,285
$7,990
$151,810
7.18%
PMI · $76
$12,784
620*
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI
$1,047
$31,960
$127,840
7.18%
None
$36,754
620*
ITIN, 15% down (example)
$1,195
$23,970
$135,830
8.18%
None
$28,764
Set by the lender
The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.
Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.
Typical rent in Washington Court House is $771 a month: 6% below the county. In Washington Court House, 37% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.
HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Fayette County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,017 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $19.56 an hour working full time.
What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.
HUD fair market rent in Fayette County (Fiscal year 2027)
Size
Fair rent a month
Hourly wage
Yearly income
Studio
$769
$14.79
$30,760
1 bedroom
$874
$16.81
$34,960
2 bedrooms
$1,017
$19.56
$40,680
3 bedrooms
$1,302
$25.04
$52,080
4 bedrooms
$1,460
$28.08
$58,400
Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
Fair market rent by ZIP code in Washington Court House
HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Washington Court House is in ZIP code 43160.
For 2 bedrooms it is $1,000: $17 less than the fair market rent for Fayette County ($1,017).
Fair market rent by ZIP code and size in Washington Court House, fiscal year 2027.
ZIP code
Studio
1 bd
2 bd
3 bd
4 bd
43160
$760
$860
$1,000
$1,280
$1,530
ZIP code2 bd3 bd
43160 $1,000$1,280
1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Washington Court House when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD)Fiscal year 2027Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship fileData from 2020 dataCensus Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (external site)
HUD lists 13 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Washington Court House. These are the largest.
Washington Courthouse I854 Kohler Dr, Washington Court House 4316060 low-income homes · For families(740) 335-7124
Glenview Apts2100 Jenni Ln, Washington Court House 4316056 low-income homes · In service since 1993
Courthouse Family Housing555 Depot Dr, Washington Court House 4316053 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2020(614) 508-6519
Riverbirch Greene947 Riverbirch Rd, Washington Court House 4316060 homes, 51 low-income · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 2004
The Village Apartments601 Village Ct, Washington Court House 4316050 low-income homes · For older adults(740) 335-1412
You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.
We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Fayette County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.
No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Washington Court House or Fayette County. The ones below are statewide in Ohio: they work in Washington Court House the same as in the rest of the state.
Ohio state agency help of 2.5% or 5% of the price for the down payment, closing costs or other costs before closing, forgiven after seven years; if you sell sooner, you repay all of it.Offered by Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).
Ohio state agency certificate that turns part of your mortgage interest into a credit on your federal tax return, up to $2,000 a year: 40% with an OHFA mortgage (MTC Plus) or 15% to 20% with another mortgage (MTC Basic).Offered by Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).
The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Washington Court House, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.
No legal help resource on our list is for Washington Court House or Fayette County in particular.
If you have a problem with your landlord, an eviction notice or a scam, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) search shows the free legal aid offices that serve your area.
Short answers with the numbers for Washington Court House and all of Fayette County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.
How much does a typical home cost in Washington Court House?
The typical home value in Washington Court House is $159,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Fayette County it is $170,700.
How much does it cost to rent in Washington Court House?
Typical rent in Washington Court House is $771 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Fayette County is $1,017.
What is the FHA loan limit in Washington Court House?
Washington Court House uses the FHA limit for all of Fayette County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.
How much property tax do owners pay in Washington Court House?
The typical homeowner in Washington Court House pays $1,367 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.86% of the home’s value; in Fayette County, the rate is 0.94%.
Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Washington Court House?
We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Fayette County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.
