Real Estate Investing in McGuffey, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 378 • Hardin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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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 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

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  • High vacancy: 12.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 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 $97,749
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in McGuffey Real Estate

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

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

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

The 0% renter share in McGuffey masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$97,749
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

ZIP Codes in McGuffey, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About McGuffey, OH

What price range are homes in McGuffey, OH?

In McGuffey, OH the median home value sits at $98K. Against the broader OH market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What real estate strategy is ideal for McGuffey, OH?

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

How strong is McGuffey, OH for real estate investors?

Our data puts McGuffey, OH at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $98K and rents around $918/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is house hacking profitable in McGuffey, OH?

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

How strong is the working-renter base in McGuffey, OH?

Tenant quality in McGuffey, OH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $918/mo.

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