Real Estate Investing in Creston, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,633 • Wayne County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 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 $260,454
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Creston Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Ohio: Creston has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Across Creston's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Creston are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Wooster, OH

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Avg Home Value
$260,454
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wooster, OH metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Wooster, OH metro
0
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Creston, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Creston, OH

Are renters plentiful in Creston, OH?

Creston, OH draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $918/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is OH a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Creston, OH is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What is the typical home price in Creston, OH?

Homes in Creston, OH typically sell near $260K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

How much is rent in Creston, OH?

Rents in Creston, OH run near $918/mo. Compared with median home prices of $260K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How does Creston, OH rate as a rental market?

Creston, OH rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $260K and rents near $918/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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