Real Estate Investing in Van Wert, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 15,522 • Van Wert County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.6% 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 $186,772
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Van Wert Real Estate

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

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

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Van Wert, OH

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Avg Home Value
$186,772
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

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☀️ 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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Van Wert

1 College 158 Students 118 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Vantage Career Center
Vocational Public · 158 students
📍 ~118 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Van Wert, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Wert, OH

How strong is Van Wert, OH for real estate investors?

Van Wert, OH rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $187K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Where do home prices stand in Van Wert, OH?

Van Wert, OH home values average about $187K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $873/mo in monthly income.

Is vacancy a concern in Van Wert, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in Van Wert, OH. Rents at $873/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Are renters plentiful in Van Wert, OH?

Van Wert, OH draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $873/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How much do tenants pay in Van Wert, OH?

Expect rents around $873/mo per month in Van Wert, OH. With home values at $187K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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