Real Estate Investing in Champaign County, Ohio

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 11,564

Should you buy in Champaign 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: 8.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $257,199
Avg Monthly Rent $1,062
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Champaign County Real Estate

Champaign County is one of those Ohio regions where numbers warn before they reward. 4 cities, 11,564 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

The investment case for Champaign County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Champaign 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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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$257,199
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Urbana, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Champaign County

ZIP Codes in Champaign County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Champaign County

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, OH?

Expect median prices around $257K in, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

Are tenants stable in, OH?

, OH draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $1,062/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is, OH a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts, OH at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $257K and rents around $1,062/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Should investors worry about vacancy in, OH?

Vacancy in, OH is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,062/mo.

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