Real Estate Investing in Butler County, Ohio

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13 ZIP codes • Population: 385,980

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

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

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $310,605
Avg Monthly Rent $1,519
ZIP Codes 13

Investing in Butler County Real Estate

Across Butler County's 13 ZIPs, the picture is subdued β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Butler County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Butler β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$310,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,519
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Butler County

5 Colleges 22,776 Students 1,045 Off-Campus Renters
B
Miami University-Oxford
4-Year Public Β· 18,618 students
C+
Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy
2-Year For-Profit Β· 89 students
C
Miami University-Hamilton
4-Year Public Β· 2,374 students
πŸ“ ~657 students rent off-campus
C
Miami University-Middletown
4-Year Public Β· 1,213 students
πŸ“ ~388 students rent off-campus
D
Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati
Vocational For-Profit Β· 482 students

Investor Insight: With 1,045 students living off-campus, Butler County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Butler County

ZIP Codes in Butler County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butler County

Where do rents currently stand in, OH?

, OH rentals go for roughly $1,519/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $311K acquisition costs.

Is vacancy a concern in, OH?

Vacancy in, OH is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,519/mo.

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

, OH clocks in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $311K and average rents around $1,519/mo. That combination puts it in the notable tier for investor interest.

Is, OH stronger than the typical 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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