Real Estate Investing in Ashland County, Ohio

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 50,679

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ 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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $260,743
Avg Monthly Rent $914
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Ashland County Real Estate

Ashland County spans 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities in Ohio, with a population of 50,679. The county's lackluster investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

Ashland is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 50,679 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Ashland a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$260,743
Avg Monthly Rent
$914
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ashland, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
56%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Ashland County

2 Colleges 4,178 Students 26 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Vocational Public Β· 35 students
C
Ashland University
4-Year Private Β· 4,143 students

Cities in Ashland County

ZIP Codes in Ashland County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland County

How strong is, OH for real estate investors?

Our data puts, OH at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $261K and rents around $914/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How should investors approach, OH?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, OH best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $261K price point.

What is the median home value in, OH?

, OH median home values land near $261K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $914/mo-per-month rentals.

How does, OH compare against the broader OH market?

, OH measures broadly in line with the OH state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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