Real Estate Investing in Dorset, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,254 • Ashtabula County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.7% 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 $195,450
Avg Monthly Rent $1,017
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dorset Real Estate

Across Dorset's 1 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish: $195K median values, $1,017/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Dorset is in that category.

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

Demographics in Dorset show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Ashtabula, OH

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Avg Home Value
$195,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ashtabula, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ashtabula, OH metro
0
Days to pending
8.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Dorset, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorset, OH

Should investors consider Dorset, OH?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Dorset, OH reflects its $195K prices and $1,017/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within OH.

Where do home prices stand in Dorset, OH?

Dorset, OH home values average about $195K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,017/mo in monthly income.

Where do rents currently stand in Dorset, OH?

The typical rental in Dorset, OH commands about $1,017/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $195K purchase basis.

Are renters plentiful in Dorset, OH?

Dorset, OH draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,017/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is vacancy a concern in Dorset, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in Dorset, OH. Rents at $1,017/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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