Real Estate Investing in Lakeville, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,228 • Holmes County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (61/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 17.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 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 $304,559
Avg Monthly Rent $936
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lakeville Real Estate

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

The investment case for Lakeville is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Market conditions in Lakeville are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Ashland, OH

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Avg Home Value
$304,559
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ashland, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
56%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ashland, OH metro
0
Days to pending
10.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lakeville, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeville, OH

Where do home prices stand in Lakeville, OH?

Expect median prices around $305K in Lakeville, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

What kind of tenants rent in Lakeville, OH?

The renter base in Lakeville, OH is reasonable for the $936/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

Is rental property easy to operate in Lakeville, OH?

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

Is house hacking profitable in Lakeville, OH?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Lakeville, OH reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Lakeville, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in Lakeville, OH. Rents at $936/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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