Real Estate Investing in Mercer County, Ohio

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 42,068

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

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: 10.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $280,207
Avg Monthly Rent $903
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Mercer County Real Estate

Mercer County spans 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities in Ohio, with a population of 42,068. The county's underwhelming investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

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

Population dynamics in Mercer haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$280,207
Avg Monthly Rent
$903
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Celina, OH metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
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N/A
Rent YoY
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Below List
0/3
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Days Pending
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Mercer County

1 College 1,398 Students 223 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Wright State University-Lake Campus
4-Year Public Β· 1,398 students
πŸ“ ~223 students rent off-campus

Cities in Mercer County

ZIP Codes in Mercer County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercer County

Should investors consider, OH?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, OH reflects its $280K prices and $903/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within OH.

What investment strategy works best in, OH?

Most investors in, OH run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What is the renter demographic in, OH?

Tenant quality in, OH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $903/mo.

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 $903/mo.

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