Real Estate Investing in Heath, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 17,485 • Licking County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

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

6.0% 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 $312,674
Avg Monthly Rent $1,179
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Heath Real Estate

Across Heath's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $313K median values, $1,179/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

The $1,179/mo / $313K relationship in Heath looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Columbus, OH

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Avg Home Value
$312,674
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbus, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
42%
Days Pending
0/2
32 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Columbus, OH metro
32
Days to pending
14.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Heath

1 College 92 Students
C
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath
2-Year For-Profit · 92 students

ZIP Codes in Heath, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heath, OH

How should investors approach Heath, OH?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Heath, OH. With home values at $313K and rents near $1,179/mo, other strategies can work but produce steady rather than outsized returns.

What do rentals go for in Heath, OH?

Heath, OH rentals go for roughly $1,179/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $313K acquisition costs.

Is OH a landlord-friendly state?

OH ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Heath generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How deep is the rental pool in Heath, OH?

Working renters make up the core of the Heath, OH tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is vacancy a concern in Heath, OH?

Heath, OH vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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