Real Estate Investing in Scott, Ohio

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

1 ZIP codes • Population: 422 • Paulding County

☆ Watch this market Free account

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

What’s happening in Scott, OH?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 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 $140,389
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Scott Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Scott shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Scott — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Best ZIP codes in Van Wert, OH

Scott is part of this metro. Every ZIP in it, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable →

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in Scott, OH. Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in Scott, OH?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Avg Home Value
$140,389
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Van Wert, OH metro

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

View all metro crash risk rankings →

☀️ Warm Market — Van Wert, OH metro
0
Days to pending
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Scott, OH

Screen every ZIP in Scott

Filter Scott’s ZIPs by cap rate, vacancy, appreciation and 30+ more criteria, and export your shortlist to CSV — with the Investor plan ($19/mo).

View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions About Scott, OH

What price range are homes in Scott, OH?

In Scott, OH the median home value sits at $140K. Against the broader OH market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are renters plentiful in Scott, OH?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Scott, OH. The rental market absorbs $873/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What is it like being a landlord in Scott, OH?

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

Which real estate strategy fits Scott, OH?

Scott, OH investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($140K prices, $873/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Does house hacking make sense in Scott, OH?

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

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate Scott, OH.

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.