Real Estate Investing in Baltic, Ohio (43804)

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Holmes County • Population: 3,503 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 43804 (Baltic, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 30.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $358,897
Avg Monthly Rent $990
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,300
% Renters 31.7%

Market Analysis: 43804 Baltic

ZIP 43804 inside Holmes County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $359K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 43804 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 43804 among OH's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The 43804 ZIP's population of 3,503 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that stands at the need for careful underwriting.

The 43804 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Baltic:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 56/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $990/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
6.8%
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 New Philadelphia-Dover, OH metro data
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Property Strategy for 43804

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+8.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$93,935/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
4BR $375,741 $1,540 3.0% +8.9% $93,935
5BR $495,217 +8.5% $99,043

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$378K$323K$269K$215K$160K$106KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 43804 Compare?

Metric 43804 Baltic New Philadelphia-Dover, OH Ohio
Home Value $358,897 $358,897 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 4.9% 4.9% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $990 $990 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.2% 2.2% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $358,897
Monthly Rent $990
Price-to-Rent 30.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.3%
Cap Rate 2.2%
5-Year IRR 7.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.2%). 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
4.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 43804

Population: 3,503

💰 Median Household Income
$68,300
This area
$68,300
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
31.7%
This area
31.7%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.5%
This area
0.5%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
5.1%
This area
5.1%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
29.7 years
This area
29.7 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.7%
Other/Mixed 2.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.9%
👶 Under 18
31.0%
This area
31.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.5%
This area
11.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.1%
This area
5.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 43804

C+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
20.3:1 Avg Class Size
$13,662 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

C+ Average

Baltic Elementary School

📚 K – 06 School
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142 Students
👨‍🏫
20.3:1 Class Size
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$13,662 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors consider Baltic, OH?

Baltic, OH posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $359K and average rents around $990/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

What is the tenant pool like in Baltic, OH?

Working renters make up the core of the Baltic, OH tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What strategy should investors use in Baltic, OH?

Most investors in Baltic, 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.

How high is vacancy risk in Baltic, OH?

Vacancy in Baltic, OH is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $990/mo.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Baltic, OH?

Landlord-friendliness in Baltic, OH is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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