RANK #362 / 1001 NAT · #29 / 49 OH · POP 211,181
1YR FORECAST: +1.4%
5YR OUTLOOK: +31%
Clermont County, Ohio, named for the "clear mountains and hills" French explorers observed, is situated in southwestern Ohio, approximately 20 minutes east of downtown Cincinnati. This location provides a blend of suburban amenities and rural landscapes, with rolling hills and waterways. Milford, the largest city, and Batavia, the county seat, are notable towns. Commuting to Cincinnati is facilitated by the I-275 beltway, connecting to major interstates. The county also offers extensive outdoor recreation, including East Fork State Park, the Cincinnati Nature Center, and the Little Miami Scenic Trail, popular for hiking, biking, and paddling.
Life in the county offers a family-oriented environment with a focus on education, including ten public school districts and higher education options like UC Clermont College. Recent economic developments show growth in commercial and residential construction, with a record number of building permits issued in recent years. Investment is also evident in advanced materials and manufacturing, professional business services, and infrastructure improvements, including significant upgrades to State Route 32. These developments contribute to a growing community that attracts families and professionals seeking a balance of convenience and natural surroundings.
Clermont County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +2.9% YoY, population +0.6%, wages +3.8%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 14.9x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Eastern Cincinnati Innovation Park
Clermont County CIC
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$750M | Proposed |
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Stonelick Ridge (808-home subdivision)
Dan Griffin (developer)
|
$200M | Proposed |
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Clear Mountain Energy Center (Solar Farm with Battery Storage)
Savion
|
$100M | Approved |
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Project Comida (Dainty Foods)
Dainty Foods
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$85M | Under Construction |
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SR 32 & Bach-Buxton Road Interchange Improvements
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
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$61M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 64/100, Clermont County sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. Employment is expanding at +1.3%, and median household income stands at $85,510 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in OH.
Housing in Clermont County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $266,200 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.32, with rents averaging $1,107/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Clermont County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.3% clip. Home values shifted +2.9% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.25% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Clermont County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.