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City of Heath, Ohio

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About homes in Heath

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Heath in Licking County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1982Median year built1U.S. 1980
48%Built before 198018% built since 2010
1982Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1982
61%Detached single-family19% in 5+ unit buildings
72%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$236kMedian home value1Ohio median $215k

The median home in the city of Heath was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Ohio median of 1970. That is in line with the Licking County median of 1980.1 About 48% of Heath's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 8% since 2010. The largest single share, 38%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Licking County as a whole (50% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Heath are of similar age: median build years 1982 and 1982.1

Housing in Heath is mostly detached single-family: 61% of units, with 9% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 11% of units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 72% of occupied homes in Heath are owner-occupied, above the Ohio share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Heath is valued at $235,700 (ACS), above the Ohio median of $214,800. Within Licking County the median is $275,200, so Heath sits below it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Newark Heath Ap station averages 122 nights a year at or below 32°F and 42 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summer heat is moderate: about 15 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 8 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 5,230 heating degree days against 961 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Heath sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).4 Building permits in Heath are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Heath housing units by year built
Before 19401.6%
1940-19598.3%
1960-197937.9%
1980-199924.5%
2000-200919.5%
2010 or later8.2%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Newark Heath Ap, 1.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Heath, OH?

Most home remodeling projects in Heath, OH land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Heath?

The median home in the city of Heath was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Ohio median of 1970. That is in line with the Licking County median of 1980. About 48% of Heath's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 8% since 2010. The largest single share, 38%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Licking County as a whole (50% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Heath have?

Housing in Heath is mostly detached single-family: 61% of units, with 9% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 11% of units. 72% of occupied homes in Heath are owner-occupied, above the Ohio share of 67%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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