Real Estate Investing in Jamestown, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,285 • Greene County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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.

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CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 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 $277,941
Avg Monthly Rent $900
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Investing in Jamestown Real Estate

Across Jamestown's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $278K median values, $900/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$277,941
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Jamestown, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamestown, OH

Is Jamestown, OH a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Jamestown, OH ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $278K and rents of $900/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What are rental rates like in Jamestown, OH?

Average rent in Jamestown, OH is approximately $900/mo per month. Against $278K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is Jamestown, OH good for landlords?

Jamestown, OH falls under OH landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Is vacancy a concern in Jamestown, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in Jamestown, OH. Rents at $900/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Are renters plentiful in Jamestown, OH?

Jamestown, OH draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $900/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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