Real Estate Investing in Waldo, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 900 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (67/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 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 $313,393
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waldo Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Waldo has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From an investor standpoint, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Marion, OH

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Avg Home Value
$313,393
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Marion, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Marion, OH metro
0
Days to pending
15.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Waldo, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waldo, OH

How should investors approach Waldo, OH?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Waldo, OH best. The market produces stable results for that approach at the $313K price point.

What is the investability score for Waldo, OH?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Waldo, OH reflects its $313K prices and $1,044/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within OH.

How do home values compare in Waldo, OH?

Median home price in Waldo, OH is near $313K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How viable is house hacking in Waldo, OH?

Waldo, OH is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $313K price point reasonable to enter.

What is the typical renter like in Waldo, OH?

The renter base in Waldo, OH is reasonable for the $1,044/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

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