RANK #190 / 1001 NAT · #18 / 49 OH · POP 58,319
1YR FORECAST: +2.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +34%
Huron County, Ohio, is often recognized by locals for Norwalk, its largest city and county seat, known as the "Maple City" due to its tree-lined streets. Located in northern Ohio, it sits roughly an hour's drive from major cities like Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo, making commutes feasible for some residents. The community maintains a rural charm, with over half its population residing in rural areas. The county offers outdoor recreation, including over 28 miles of walking and biking trails, five golf courses, and several reservoirs and inland lakes. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve provides hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities along Lake Erie.
Life in Huron County blends rural living with access to amenities. Public schools in the county are generally above average. While a car is often necessary for getting around, Norwalk offers some walkable areas. The economy is driven by agriculture, with Huron County being a top vegetable producer in Ohio, alongside manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Recent economic developments include business investment projects, such as expansions in manufacturing, which have added new jobs and retained existing ones. For example, Norwalk saw Sealcore LLC, an Italian manufacturer, establish a new facility, and Norweco and Norwalk Precast Molds expanded their existing operations.
Huron County is one of 145 U.S. counties in this market profile — near the profile average on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +6.0% runs above the profile's typical +4.9%.
See all 145 Heartland Steady Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Harsh climate or flat terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.2x — 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).
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Huron County ranks #190 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 81/100, placing it in the top tier nationally. Median household income is $67,878 and the underlying growth metrics (housing, migration, income) hold up against peer counties.
By national standards, Huron County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $166,000, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.41 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $848/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Population and employment in Huron County are both close to flat — population -0.2% YoY and jobs -0.4%. Home values shifted +6.0% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.8% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Huron County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.
Home values climbed +6.0% year-over-year, which is a solid pace of appreciation. The median home in Huron County is now valued at $166,000. That kind of growth typically reflects sustained demand rather than speculative frenzy.