Real Estate Investing in Fremont, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 29,400 • Sandusky County

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Should you buy in Fremont, 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: 11.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 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 $181,363
Avg Monthly Rent $891
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Fremont Real Estate

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

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Fremont — 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
$181,363
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Fremont, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Fremont, OH metro
0
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Fremont

2 Colleges 2,233 Students 664 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center
Vocational Public · 19 students
C
Terra State Community College
2-Year Public · 2,214 students
📍 ~664 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 664 students living off-campus, Fremont has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Fremont, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fremont, OH

How does Fremont, OH rate as a rental market?

Fremont, OH rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $181K and rents near $891/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the typical rental rate in Fremont, OH?

The typical rental in Fremont, OH commands about $891/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $181K purchase basis.

Is vacancy a concern in Fremont, OH?

Rental vacancy in Fremont, OH is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What is it like being a landlord in Fremont, OH?

OH law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Fremont inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Is housing expensive in Fremont, OH?

Fremont, OH median home values land near $181K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $891/mo-per-month rentals.

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