Real Estate Investing in Muskingum County, Ohio

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14 ZIP codes • Population: 91,101

Should you buy in Muskingum 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: 9.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $229,150
Avg Monthly Rent $934
ZIP Codes 14

Investing in Muskingum County Real Estate

Across Muskingum County's 14 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

decisively Muskingum County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Demographics in Muskingum show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$229,150
Avg Monthly Rent
$934
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Zanesville, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Muskingum County

4 Colleges 5,794 Students 683 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Zane State College
4-Year Public Β· 1,619 students
πŸ“ ~414 students rent off-campus
C+
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
Vocational Public Β· 268 students
C
Muskingum University
4-Year Private Β· 2,108 students
C
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
4-Year Public Β· 1,799 students
πŸ“ ~269 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 683 students living off-campus, Muskingum County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Muskingum County

ZIP Codes in Muskingum County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Muskingum County

Should investors worry about vacancy in, OH?

, OH carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $934/mo.

Is rental property easy to operate in, OH?

OH ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What are rental rates like in, OH?

, OH rentals go for roughly $934/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $229K acquisition costs.

How strong is the working-renter base in, OH?

Tenant quality in, OH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $934/mo.

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