Real Estate Investing in Hilliard, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 64,644 • Franklin County

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Should you buy in Hilliard, 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

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 $383,763
Avg Monthly Rent $1,601
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hilliard Real Estate

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

Hilliard 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.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Hilliard — 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 Columbus, OH

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Avg Home Value
$383,763
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,601
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

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ZIP Codes in Hilliard, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilliard, OH

Should investors consider Hilliard, OH?

Hilliard, OH posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $384K and average rents around $1,601/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

What is the smart move for investors in Hilliard, OH?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Hilliard, OH. With home values at $384K and rents near $1,601/mo, other strategies can work but produce consistent rather than outsized returns.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Hilliard, OH?

The landlord environment in Hilliard, OH is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Hilliard, OH?

Hilliard, OH offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,601/mo rent level.

Are rents high in Hilliard, OH?

Rental rates in Hilliard, OH average $1,601/mo. Tenant demand and $384K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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