Real Estate Investing in Sidney, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 28,955 • Shelby County

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Should you buy in Sidney, 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 (52/100)

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

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 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 $219,852
Avg Monthly Rent $1,142
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sidney Real Estate

Sidney, OH covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are thin — this is not a market to enter casually.

Sidney is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

unambiguously Sidney's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Sidney, OH

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Avg Home Value
$219,852
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,142
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sidney, 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

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☀️ Warm Market — Sidney, OH metro
0
Days to pending
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Sidney, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidney, OH

What do rentals go for in Sidney, OH?

Rental rates in Sidney, OH average $1,142/mo. Tenant demand and $220K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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

The renter base in Sidney, OH is reasonable for the $1,142/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

Should investors consider Sidney, OH?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Sidney, OH ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $220K and rents of $1,142/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How should investors approach Sidney, OH?

In Sidney, OH the sturdy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $220K prices and $1,142/mo rents suits that approach.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Sidney, OH?

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

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