Real Estate Investing in Union County, Ohio

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 68,012

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 5 (45/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $310,118
Avg Monthly Rent $1,327
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Union County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Ohio: Union has 7 cities, 8 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

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

Union County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$310,118
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,327
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbus, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
42%
Days Pending
0/2
32 days

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Cities in Union County

ZIP Codes in Union County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union County

What real estate strategy is ideal for, OH?

The best-fit strategy in, OH is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the typical rental rate in, OH?

Rent in, OH is around $1,327/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $310K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, OH?

Occupancy in, OH runs stable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,327/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, OH stronger than the typical OH market?

Relative to OH as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 2.9/5 score summarizes the position.

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