Real Estate Investing in Grafton, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 14,422 • Lorain County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $320,910
Avg Monthly Rent $1,134
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Grafton Real Estate

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

Grafton is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

clearly Grafton'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.

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

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Avg Home Value
$320,910
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,134
1% Rule
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ZIP Codes in Grafton, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grafton, OH

How do experienced investors play Grafton, OH?

For Grafton, OH, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What is the average monthly rent in Grafton, OH?

The typical rental in Grafton, OH commands about $1,134/mo monthly. That rent profile predictable cash flow against the $321K purchase basis.

What kind of tenants rent in Grafton, OH?

Tenant demand in Grafton, OH is solid. The local workforce $1,134/mo rents across most rental classes.

Can I house hack in Grafton, OH?

House hacking in Grafton, OH is a challenging. With home values around $321K and rents at $1,134/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How landlord-friendly is Grafton, OH?

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

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