Affordable Retirement Area

• Finding a retirement haven near a metropolitan area is an easy task in southern Ohio. Vinton County, located in the Hocking Hills region, offers affordable real estate, along with a multitude of recreational and cultural opportunities.
  
  

Property Taxes and Housing Prices

• Property taxes far below the national norm and inexpensive property prices have attracted a growing number of retirees to the area.
  
  

Typical Home Styles

• A typical two-story home, with eight rooms, basement, garages and two baths can be found for less than $100,000. Retirees can find homes in many styles, including brick, for a fraction of the cost in urban areas.
  
  

Land Sales

• Acreage can be purchased in small and large tracts, including wooded areas mixed with meadows, ponds or lake views and hiking trails. Acreage price varies, with plots typically starting at $1,200 per acre.
  
  

Hocking Hills Region

• The Hocking Hills region is the second largest natural tourist attraction in the state of Ohio. Amish built cabins, large tracts of land and attractive homes for under $225,000 are prevalent in the area.