Real Estate Investing in Fayette, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,703 • Fulton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

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

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 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 $166,324
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Fayette Real Estate

Across Fayette's 1 ZIPs, the picture is subdued: $166K median values, $873/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

plainly Fayette's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Toledo, OH

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Avg Home Value
$166,324
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Toledo, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
41%
Days Pending
0/2
30 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Toledo, OH metro
30
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 Fayette, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fayette, OH

What strategy should investors use in Fayette, OH?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Fayette, OH. With home values at $166K and rents near $873/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

How strong are rents in Fayette, OH?

Investors in Fayette, OH typically see rents near $873/mo per month against $166K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the typical home price in Fayette, OH?

In Fayette, OH the median home value sits at $166K. Against the broader OH market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are tenants stable in Fayette, OH?

Fayette, OH draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $873/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the investability score for Fayette, OH?

Fayette, OH shows an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $166K and average rents around $873/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

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