Real Estate Investing in Marion County, Ohio

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 65,372

Should you buy in Marion 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: 11.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $222,938
Avg Monthly Rent $994
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Marion County Real Estate

Marion County is one of those Ohio regions where numbers warn before they reward. 7 cities, 65,372 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Marion 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
$222,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$994
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Marion, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Marion County

3 Colleges 4,056 Students 1,277 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Vocational Public Β· 162 students
C
Marion Technical College
4-Year Public Β· 3,008 students
πŸ“ ~953 students rent off-campus
D
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
4-Year Public Β· 886 students
πŸ“ ~324 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,277 students living off-campus, Marion County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Marion County

ZIP Codes in Marion County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion County

What is the smart move for investors in, OH?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, OH best. The market produces consistent results for that approach at the $223K price point.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, OH?

Vacancy in, OH is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $994/mo.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, OH?

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

Is investability higher in, OH than across OH?

Relative to OH as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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