Real Estate Investing in Fairborn, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 41,273 • Greene County

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Should you buy in Fairborn, 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.

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CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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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 $210,298
Avg Monthly Rent $1,525
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Investing in Fairborn Real Estate

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

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Fairborn — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$210,298
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,525
1% Rule
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ZIP Codes in Fairborn, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairborn, OH

What is the median home value in Fairborn, OH?

Expect median prices around $210K in Fairborn, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Is Fairborn, OH a good market for FHA house hackers?

Fairborn, OH is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $210K price point reasonable to enter.

How do experienced investors play Fairborn, OH?

The best-fit strategy in Fairborn, OH is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is Fairborn, OH a friendly market for rental owners?

Fairborn, OH falls under OH landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How much is rent in Fairborn, OH?

Rents in Fairborn, OH run near $1,525/mo. Compared with median home prices of $210K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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