Market Snapshot
The official nickname of Mansfield, Ohio is “The Fun Center of Ohio”. The city also goes by other popular titles including the “Racing Capital of Ohio” and the “Carousel Capital of Ohio”. A major education, healthcare and retail hub, Mansfield is the largest city in the state’s Mid-Ohio region. After being established in early 19th century, Mansfield industrialized rapidly and built an economy around heavy manufacturing. Today though, that economy has morphed into one that is based on services. The service industry continues to generate a large number of jobs in sectors like retailing and education.
A two century old history has also bestowed Mansfield with a strong cultural value. For instance, the Mansfield Relays, a track and field invitational for youngsters that been held since 1927 only discounting the war years. There is also the Richland County Fair held at the County Fairgrounds since 1849. One can also find an array of exhibits at the Mansfield Memorial Museum.
Mansfield’s residents are also fortunate to have a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. The Richland Carousel Park and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course attracts hundreds of families during weekends and special events, like the AMA Motorcycle and Indy Car racing. The city is also home to many wonderful public golf courses like Forest Hills, Twin Lakes, and Coolridge. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is another place where the city’s residents enjoy themselves while being outdoors. Mansfield is also home to the Ohio State Reformatory, which is a filming location made famous by Shawshank Redemption and other films.
Mansfield is an education hub, being home to nine public schools and three institutions of higher learning, including a regional campus of the Ohio State University. The city is also very well placed in the interstate highway system. The city is part of the historic Lincoln Highway and is connected to many major cities through routes I-71 and US-30. Ohio 309 connects Mansfield residents to a prominent shopping area of suburban Ontario and is one of the two divided highways serving the city.
Apart from aforementioned factors, another reason why Mansfield is such a hit with relocating families is the low cost of owning a home here. Here at newhomesource.com, you can find a typical 3-bedroom home priced well below the national average. Our builders offer wonderful homes in some of Mansfield’s most up and coming neighborhoods with convenient access to daily needs, schools, amenities, and roads.
Market Overview: New Homes in Mansfield, OH
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in the Mansfield area and the new construction market for new build homes in Mansfield:
| Market Name | Mansfield |
| State Name | Ohio |
| Subdivisions | 1 |
| Homes Under Construction | 10 |
| Quick Move-in Homes | 10 |
| Floor Plans | 5 |
| Starting Price | $312,990 |
| Average Price | $357,390 |
| Price Per SqFt | $156 |
| New Home Builders | 1 |
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