Ohio’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by an estimated 11,500 jobs between February and March 2024 to 5.6 million. The state’s unemployment rate in March of 2024 was 3.8%.
The Ohio industries that experienced the most significant employment gains in March were:
- trade, transportation, and public utilities
- education and health services
- professional and business services
- construction
Housing stats:
- 21.7% decrease in permits for Ohio privately owned housing units
- 23% decrease in starts for Midwest privately owned housing
- 1.8% decline in Ohio home sales
- 8.8% increase in the average Ohio home sales price