Real Estate Investing in West Portsmouth, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,435 • Scioto County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Lower household income: $39,607 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 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 $113,289
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in West Portsmouth Real Estate

Across West Portsmouth's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $113K median values, $873/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for West Portsmouth 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.

Rents in West Portsmouth at $873/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in West Portsmouth haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Portsmouth, OH

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Avg Home Value
$113,289
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Portsmouth, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Portsmouth, OH metro
0
Days to pending
8.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in West Portsmouth, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Portsmouth, OH

What is the tenant pool like in West Portsmouth, OH?

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

Does West Portsmouth, OH make sense for an investment property?

Yes - West Portsmouth, OH a 3.0/5 investability score. With $113K home prices against $873/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How expensive is real estate in West Portsmouth, OH?

In West Portsmouth, OH the median home value sits at $113K. Against the broader OH market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is it like being a landlord in West Portsmouth, OH?

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

Does house hacking make sense in West Portsmouth, OH?

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

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