Real Estate Investing in Lucasville, Ohio

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 12,577 • Scioto County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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
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  • High vacancy: 14.6% 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 $91,020
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Lucasville Real Estate

Lucasville, OH covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

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. Lucasville is in that category.

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

Population dynamics in Lucasville haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$91,020
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Portsmouth, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Portsmouth, OH metro
0
Days to pending
8.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Lucasville

1 College 125 Students 98 Off-Campus Renters
C
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Vocational Public · 125 students

ZIP Codes in Lucasville, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucasville, OH

What strategy should investors use in Lucasville, OH?

Most investors in Lucasville, OH run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

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

Landlord-friendliness in Lucasville, OH is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the tenant pool like in Lucasville, OH?

Lucasville, OH draws a consistent base of working renters. Demand at the $909/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What does house hacking look like in Lucasville, OH?

House hacking works a challenging in Lucasville, OH. Rents of $909/mo against $91K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What kind of market is Lucasville, OH for investors?

Lucasville, OH scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $91K and rents near $909/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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