Real Estate Investing in Cambridge, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 19,728 • Guernsey County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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: 10.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 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 $176,908
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cambridge Real Estate

Cambridge (Ohio) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

decisively Cambridge's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Cambridge at $873/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

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

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Avg Home Value
$176,908
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cambridge, OH metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
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☀️ Warm Market — Cambridge, OH metro
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Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Cambridge, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cambridge, OH

What do rentals go for in Cambridge, OH?

Average rent in Cambridge, OH is approximately $873/mo per month. Against $177K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How expensive is real estate in Cambridge, OH?

Median home price in Cambridge, OH is near $177K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Does Cambridge, OH make sense for an investment property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Cambridge, OH ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $177K and rents of $873/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Which real estate strategy fits Cambridge, OH?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Cambridge, OH. The numbers - $177K homes against $873/mo rents - support that play.

What does house hacking look like in Cambridge, OH?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Cambridge, OH reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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