Real Estate Investing in Van Wert County, Ohio

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 34,605

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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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 $191,579
Avg Monthly Rent $926
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Van Wert County Real Estate

Van Wert County (OH) covers 7 ZIPs and 7 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been sluggish across most of the geography.

Across Van Wert's 7 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Van Wert 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
$191,579
Avg Monthly Rent
$926
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Van Wert, OH metro

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

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Van Wert County

1 College 158 Students 118 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Vantage Career Center
Vocational Public Β· 158 students
πŸ“ ~118 students rent off-campus

Cities in Van Wert County

ZIP Codes in Van Wert County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Wert County

Are homes affordable in, OH?

, OH home values average about $192K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $926/mo in monthly income.

Are renters plentiful in, OH?

, OH draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $926/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Does, OH outperform the OH average?

, OH measures broadly in line with the OH state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in, OH. Rents at $926/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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