Real Estate Investing in Lockbourne, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,188 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.9% 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 $318,571
Avg Monthly Rent $1,530
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lockbourne Real Estate

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

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Lockbourne is in that category.

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

Lockbourne's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Columbus, OH

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Avg Home Value
$318,571
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,530
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 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

ZIP Codes in Lockbourne, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lockbourne, OH

Is Lockbourne, OH a smart market for rental property?

Lockbourne, OH comes in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $319K and average rents around $1,530/mo. That combination puts it in the healthy tier for investor interest.

What are rental rates like in Lockbourne, OH?

Rents in Lockbourne, OH run near $1,530/mo. Compared with median home prices of $319K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Can I house hack in Lockbourne, OH?

The house hack math a challenging in Lockbourne, OH. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,530/mo rents and $319K home values.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Lockbourne, OH?

Vacancy risk in Lockbourne, OH is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Lockbourne, OH?

The best-fit strategy in Lockbourne, OH is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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