Real Estate Investing in Cairo, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 600 • Allen County

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Should you buy in Cairo, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $146,305
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cairo Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Cairo shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Cairo is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Cairo are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Ohio.

The 0% renter share in Cairo masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$146,305
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lima, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Lima, OH metro
0
Days to pending
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Cairo, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cairo, OH

How expensive is real estate in Cairo, OH?

Homes in Cairo, OH typically sell near $146K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Cairo, OH?

Tenant quality in Cairo, OH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $918/mo.

Are landlord laws favorable in Cairo, OH?

For rental operators, Cairo, OH rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How does Cairo, OH stack up for property investment?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Cairo, OH ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $146K and rents of $918/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Which real estate strategy fits Cairo, OH?

Cairo, OH investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($146K prices, $918/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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