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Top Home Improvement ROI in Ohio
Mid-range project returns for the East North Central region, from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Mid-Range Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Door Replacement | $4,357 | $12,298 | 282% |
| Entry Door Replacement | Steel | $2,339 | $5,494 | 235% |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer | $11,193 | $21,337 | 191% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange | $27,005 | $27,318 | 101% |
| Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement | $23,515 | $23,805 | 101% |
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,090 | $16,733 | 93% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier. ROI = resale value ÷ project cost × 100.
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Every city below links to verified local contractors, permit data, and regional Cost vs. Value ROI figures.
Columbus
914,802 residents
Cleveland
366,097 residents
Cincinnati
311,224 residents
Toledo
267,463 residents
Akron
189,247 residents
Dayton
136,579 residents
Parma
79,870 residents
Canton
69,755 residents
Lorain
65,395 residents
Hamilton
63,468 residents
Youngstown
59,331 residents
Springfield
58,190 residents
Kettering
57,206 residents
Elyria
53,035 residents
Middletown
51,617 residents
Cuyahoga Falls
50,909 residents
Newark
50,783 residents
Lakewood
50,007 residents
Dublin
49,294 residents
Euclid
48,823 residents
Mansfield
47,663 residents
Mentor
47,171 residents
Beavercreek
47,126 residents
Strongsville
45,983 residents
Fairfield
44,828 residents
Delaware
44,589 residents
Cleveland Heights
44,497 residents
Huber Heights
43,455 residents
Grove City
42,517 residents
Lancaster
41,249 residents
Reynoldsburg
41,224 residents
Findlay
40,287 residents
Warren
38,912 residents
Westerville
38,645 residents
Hilliard
38,033 residents
North Ridgeville
36,627 residents
Upper Arlington
36,293 residents
Marion
35,669 residents
Mason
35,509 residents
Gahanna
35,486 residents
Brunswick
35,246 residents
Lima
35,010 residents
Fairborn
34,534 residents
Stow
34,240 residents
Westlake
34,104 residents
Massillon
32,338 residents
North Olmsted
31,924 residents
North Royalton
30,972 residents
Austintown
30,164 residents
Bowling Green
29,983 residents
Garfield Heights
29,269 residents
Shaker Heights
28,922 residents
Marysville
27,518 residents
Green
27,393 residents
Kent
27,116 residents
Wooster
26,971 residents
Troy
26,842 residents
Medina
25,950 residents
Avon Lake
25,752 residents
Xenia
25,689 residents