The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43018 sells for about $350,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 43018 — Hartford (Croton)
The housing market in 43018 remains stable, driven by consistent demand for suburban family housing and proximity to Columbus-area logistics jobs. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to the rapid appreciation seen in previous years. Buyers are finding a balanced market with moderate negotiating room.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking newer, more affordable housing options compared to the inner Columbus suburbs, while still maintaining access to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — 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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 43018, Licking County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Etna generally experiences low crime rates consistent with suburban Licking County, remaining significantly safer than the urban core of Columbus.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Southwest Licking Local School District, which maintains a stable reputation for academic performance in the region.
The area is primarily inland with low flood risk, though standard Midwestern severe weather protocols apply; property insurance markets remain stable compared to coastal regions.
Etna is experiencing significant residential and logistics-sector growth due to its proximity to the I-70 corridor and the expanding Columbus metropolitan industrial footprint.
Property taxes are assessed by Licking County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district levies and township millage; no state-level property tax exists.
Commuters primarily utilize I-70 to reach downtown Columbus, with typical drive times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the larger recreational facilities in Pataskala and the Buckeye Lake region, with suburban retail centers located along the main thoroughfares.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and moderate rent growth, with demand supported by workers in the nearby logistics and distribution hubs.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the logistics, distribution, and manufacturing sectors, benefiting from proximity to the Columbus regional industrial base.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-70 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions and industrial logistics parks to accommodate regional population growth.
Licking County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Southwest Licking Local School District taxes and various township-level levies for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance remains standard for the region, with premiums reflecting typical Midwestern weather risks and low exposure to catastrophic natural disasters.
Ohio continues to see stable domestic migration patterns with growth concentrated in suburban counties surrounding major metros like Columbus.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form, detailing known material defects in the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43018 profile.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Serves as a community hub for local youth and high school sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.