Real Estate Investing in Wooster, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 44,390 • Wayne County

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Should you buy in Wooster, 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 (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

7.8% 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 $268,064
Avg Monthly Rent $1,348
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wooster Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Wooster has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Wooster's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$268,064
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,348
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wooster, 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 — Wooster, OH metro
0
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Wooster

2 Colleges 2,338 Students 28 Off-Campus Renters
C+
The College of Wooster
4-Year Private · 1,876 students
C
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
2-Year Public · 462 students

ZIP Codes in Wooster, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wooster, OH

What is the typical renter like in Wooster, OH?

Wooster, OH offers a stable renter base at the $1,348/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is real estate in Wooster, OH a good investment right now?

Wooster, OH scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $268K and rents near $1,348/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the median home value in Wooster, OH?

Typical homes in Wooster, OH go for around $268K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Is OH a landlord-friendly state?

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

What investment strategy works best in Wooster, OH?

In Wooster, OH the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $268K prices and $1,348/mo rents suits that approach.

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