Why Live in Porter
Porter, a neighborhood in Sunbury, Ohio, is situated just over 30 miles northeast of downtown Columbus. Known for its expansive open spaces, many homes here come with multiple acres of land, offering residents vast views and a rural lifestyle. The area is experiencing growth, with modern homes being built on 5 to 10-acre plots. Housing options range from a Craftsman-style house built in 2021 on 5 acres to an 1874 farmhouse on 2 acres and a 1973 ranch-style house on over 19 acres. The historic Chambers Road Covered Bridge, completed in 1874, is a notable tourist attraction in the area. The Newell Recreation Preserve, where Delaware, Licking, and Knox counties meet, offers educational opportunities and features wetlands and a native plant prairie. The Ohio-to-Erie trail, part of a 300-mile route linking Cincinnati to Cleveland, runs through the preserve. For camping, the Sunbury/Columbus North KOA provides RV, tent, and cabin options from April to October. Most children in Porter attend schools in the highly rated Big Walnut Local School District, including Big Walnut Middle School, where students can earn high school and college credits starting in seventh grade. Sunbury, a 10-minute drive away, offers locally owned dining options like the Sunbury Grill and Surve, as well as a Kroger with a gas station, Starbucks, and pharmacy. Residents can utilize the Delaware County Transit system for transportation within the county, and the nearest hospital is OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porter a good place to live?
Porter is a good place to live. Porter is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Porter is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Porter has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.1 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $121,955 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Porter are home owners, with 5.5% of residents renting and 94.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Porter can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Porter neighborhood guide.
Is Porter, OH a safe neighborhood?
Porter, OH is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Porter?
The median home price in Porter is $347,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $69,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Porter. The average household income in Porter is $122K.
What are the best public schools in Porter?
The best public schools that serve Porter are:
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Are home prices dropping in Porter?
Yes, home prices in Porter are down 22% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Porter, OH
On average, homes in Porter, Sunbury sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Porter, Sunbury over the last 12 months is $347,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$347,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$347,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$347,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%