Real Estate Investing in Knox County, Ohio

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 59,381

Should you buy in Knox 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
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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: 10.0% 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 $307,834
Avg Monthly Rent $1,103
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Knox County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Ohio: Knox has 6 cities, 7 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

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

A 59,381 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Knox a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$307,834
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,103
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mount Vernon, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Knox County

3 Colleges 4,139 Students
B+
Kenyon College
4-Year Private Β· 2,184 students
B
Knox County Career Center
Vocational Public Β· 110 students
C
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
4-Year Private Β· 1,845 students

Cities in Knox County

ZIP Codes in Knox County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knox County

What kind of market is, OH for investors?

, OH scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $308K and rents near $1,103/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the typical renter like in, OH?

Tenant demand in, OH is solid. The local workforce $1,103/mo rents across most rental classes.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, OH?

Occupancy in, OH runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,103/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How does, OH compare to the OH average?

, OH comes in broadly in line with on the OH comparison. Specific drivers include $308K prices and $1,103/mo rents.

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