City profile
Zanesville, OH
Muskingum County · Population 24,740
Zanesville is a town in Muskingum County, OH with about 24,740 residents and a typical home value near $124,000. It is 52 miles from Columbus, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
178
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$123,700
Typical monthly housing
$821
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 71/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding, Hail
Nearest major airport
47 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
24,740
Black population
8.7%
County
Muskingum County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 24,740 residents
- Typical home value about $124,000
- 52 miles from Columbus, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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