Real Estate Investing in Lincoln Village, Ohio (43228)

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Franklin County • Population: 58,607 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 43228 (Lincoln Village, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $225,810
Avg Monthly Rent $1,266
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $61,008
% Renters 53.6%

Market Analysis: 43228 Lincoln Village

Put differently, ZIP 43228 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $226K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $226K asset, 43228 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within OH, ZIP 43228 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Franklin County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and sturdy enough to shape underwriting.

Demographically, 43228 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. notable returns are possible in 43228, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Lincoln Village:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.7× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,266/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
⚖️
BALANCED MARKET
Columbus, OH Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
32 days
Average time to sell
Average
14.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Columbus, OH metro data
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Property Strategy for 43228

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
6.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+8.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$66,213/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $128,141 $1,130 6.3% +7.6% $128,141
2BR $168,805 $1,350 5.8% +8.5% $84,402
3BR $253,239 $1,620 4.6% +8.0% $84,413
4BR $339,392 $1,820 3.9% +8.6% $84,848
5BR $331,067 +7.9% $66,213

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$242K$208K$174K$139K$105K$71KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,341$1,256$1,171$1,086$1,001$917Nov 2020Sep 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 43228 Compare?

Metric 43228 Lincoln Village Columbus, OH Ohio
Home Value $225,810 $225,810 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 4.4% 4.4% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $1,266 $1,266 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.4% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

54% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+4.4%
Moderate

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $225,810
Monthly Rent $1,266
Price-to-Rent 14.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.7%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 8.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -3.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR +1.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
6.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.4%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 43228

Population: 58,607

💰 Median Household Income
$61,008
This area
$61,008
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
53.6%
This area
53.6%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
27.4%
This area
27.4%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
33.4 years
This area
33.4 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.5%
This area
6.5%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 61.1%
Black/African American 21.2%
Other/Mixed 14.5%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Asian 3.3%
👶 Under 18
26.3%
This area
26.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.2%
This area
10.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
17.9%
This area
17.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 43228

B+ Avg School Grade
11 Schools
16.3:1 Avg Class Size
$18,248 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Wedgewood Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
475 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$22,434 Per Student
A Very Good

Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
481 Students
👨‍🏫
17.8:1 Class Size
💰
$22,434 Per Student
A Very Good

Eakin Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
247 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$22,434 Per Student
A Very Good

Norton Middle School

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
632 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$18,489 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Stiles Family Center

📚 Grade PK Elementary
👥
14 Students
👨‍🏫
4.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,489 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Hilliard Horizon Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
561 Students
👨‍🏫
17.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,401 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Prairie Lincoln Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
521 Students
👨‍🏫
19.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,489 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Prairie Norton Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
515 Students
👨‍🏫
19.4:1 Class Size
💰
$18,489 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Stiles Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
555 Students
👨‍🏫
18.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,489 Per Student
B Good

Bridge Gate Community School

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
218 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,711 Per Student
C+ Average

Westside Academy

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
308 Students
👨‍🏫
20.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,865 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 9,181 Off-Campus Students
D
Academia Medical Institute
133 students · 1.8 mi
C+
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
712 students · 5.5 mi
B+
Ohio State University-Main Campus
60,046 students · 6.7 mi
C
Franklin University
8,697 students · 7.1 mi
C
Columbus College of Art & Design
918 students · 7.2 mi
C
Columbus State Community College
26,663 students · 7.3 mi
D
Aveda Institute-Columbus
242 students · 8.1 mi
C+
Adult and Community Education-Hudson
37 students · 8.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 9,181 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a house cost in Lincoln Village, OH?

Homes in Lincoln Village, OH typically sell near $226K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Lincoln Village, OH?

The renter base in Lincoln Village, OH is reasonable for the $1,266/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

How strict are landlord regulations in Lincoln Village, OH?

Rental owners in Lincoln Village, OH deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Lincoln Village, OH?

Lincoln Village, OH carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $1,266/mo.

Does house hacking make sense in Lincoln Village, OH?

House hacking works a challenging in Lincoln Village, OH. Rents of $1,266/mo against $226K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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