Real Estate Investing in Ohio

169 counties • 1026 cities • Landlord Friendliness: 5/5

3.0/ 5

Investability

Top ZIPs average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Landlord Friendliness: Ohio

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5
Eviction Speed Fast 3 days
Rent Control No rent control (prohibited)
Security Deposit No limit

📊 Ohio Market Overview

Median Home Value $237,530
1-Year CAGR +3.7%
5-Year CAGR +7.4%
10-Year CAGR +6.8%

Investing in Ohio Real Estate

Ohio covers 1,026 cities and a sizable population, but its aggregate investment metrics skew tepid — this is a state that demands genuine local knowledge before capital commits.

Rent trends across Ohio have been soft, and price trends have been mixed — a combination that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Investors considering Ohio should pair financial underwriting with regulatory underwriting — the headline law is manageable, but combined with lackluster market fundamentals, the system is less forgiving.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
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Avg Home Value $237,530
Cities Tracked 1026
ZIP Codes 1,289

Market Trends — Ohio

Statewide Home Value History

$248K$218K$188K$158K$128K$99KNov 2005Nov 2015Oct 2025

Statewide Rent History

$1,477$1,364$1,251$1,138$1,026$913May 2016May 2021May 2026

Top ZIP Codes in Ohio

45011 Hamilton $374,516 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43123 Grove City $337,896 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43026 Hilliard $386,127 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 44256 Medina $383,175 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43081 Westerville $362,953 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43055 Newark $250,913 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43130 Lancaster $278,969 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 44035 Elyria $190,248 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 44060 Mentor $279,477 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43230 Gahanna $350,955 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43068 Reynoldsburg $302,049 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 43015 Delaware $416,078 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

🎓 Education in Ohio

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Counties in Ohio

Franklin County (39 ZIPs) Cuyahoga County (51 ZIPs) Hamilton County (49 ZIPs) Summit County (31 ZIPs) Montgomery County (28 ZIPs) Lucas County (24 ZIPs) Butler County (13 ZIPs) Stark County (26 ZIPs) Lorain County (15 ZIPs) Lake County (8 ZIPs) Mahoning County (25 ZIPs) Delaware County (9 ZIPs) Clermont County (12 ZIPs) Greene County (13 ZIPs) Warren County (11 ZIPs) Medina County (11 ZIPs) Trumbull County (20 ZIPs) Portage County (13 ZIPs) Licking County (13 ZIPs) Fairfield County (12 ZIPs) Clark County (12 ZIPs) Richland County (12 ZIPs) Wood County (21 ZIPs) Columbiana County (16 ZIPs) Wayne County (12 ZIPs) Miami County (11 ZIPs) Ashtabula County (14 ZIPs) Muskingum County (14 ZIPs) Geauga County (10 ZIPs) Allen County (9 ZIPs)

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Major Cities in Ohio

Columbus (34 ZIPs) Cincinnati (32 ZIPs) Cleveland (24 ZIPs) Toledo (18 ZIPs) Akron (23 ZIPs) Dayton (14 ZIPs) Canton (12 ZIPs) Hamilton (3 ZIPs) Springfield (7 ZIPs) Westerville (2 ZIPs) Middletown (3 ZIPs) Dublin (2 ZIPs) Mansfield (7 ZIPs) Kettering (3 ZIPs) Warren (4 ZIPs) Lima (5 ZIPs) Shaker Heights (2 ZIPs) Youngstown (10 ZIPs) Lorain (3 ZIPs) Parma (2 ZIPs) Grove City (1 ZIPs) Massillon (2 ZIPs) Upper Arlington (2 ZIPs) Hilliard (1 ZIPs) Medina (1 ZIPs) Newark (1 ZIPs) Lancaster (1 ZIPs) Elyria (1 ZIPs) Beavercreek (4 ZIPs) Mentor (1 ZIPs) Delaware (2 ZIPs) Gahanna (1 ZIPs) Reynoldsburg (1 ZIPs) Lincoln Village (1 ZIPs) Painesville (2 ZIPs) Mason (1 ZIPs) Loveland (1 ZIPs) Chillicothe (1 ZIPs) Zanesville (1 ZIPs) West Chester (1 ZIPs)

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Popular Neighborhoods in Ohio

Chapel Hill Akron (23 ZIPs) Downtown Akron (23 ZIPs) East Akron Akron (23 ZIPs) Elizabeth Park Valley Akron (23 ZIPs) Ellet Akron (23 ZIPs) Fairlawn Heights Akron (23 ZIPs) Firestone Park Akron (23 ZIPs) Goodyear Heights Akron (23 ZIPs) Highland Square Akron (23 ZIPs) Kenmore Akron (23 ZIPs) Lane-Wooster Akron (23 ZIPs) Merriman Valley Akron (23 ZIPs) Middlebury Akron (23 ZIPs) North Hill Akron (23 ZIPs) Northwest Akron Akron (23 ZIPs) Portage Lakes Akron (23 ZIPs) Rolling Acres Akron (23 ZIPs) South Akron Akron (23 ZIPs) Summit Lake Akron (23 ZIPs) University of Ohio Akron Akron (23 ZIPs) Wallhaven Akron (23 ZIPs) West Akron Akron (23 ZIPs) Edgewood Ashtabula (2 ZIPs) Colonial Heights Canton (12 ZIPs) Crystal Park Canton (12 ZIPs)

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Real Estate

What are home prices like in, OH?

The median home value in, OH is roughly $238K. That puts it reasonable relative to the OH statewide average.

How strong is tenant demand in, OH?

, OH draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is, OH a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Investors tracking, OH will find a /5 rating supported by $238K median home values and rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

Is OH a landlord-friendly state?

Landlord-friendliness in, OH is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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