Real Estate Investing in Newbury, Ohio (44065)

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Geauga County • Population: 3,987 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 44065 (Newbury, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 28.3 — 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $333,658
Avg Monthly Rent $981
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $90,711
% Renters 7.5%

Market Analysis: 44065 Newbury

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Newbury's 44065 ZIP posts signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $334K pricing implies.

The 44065 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

The gap between 44065 and stronger Newbury ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

On balance, 3,987 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The 44065 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 Newbury:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $981/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.
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BALANCED MARKET
Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
28 days
Average time to sell
Fast
10.2%
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 Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro data
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Property Strategy for 44065

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+7.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$78,824/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $157,648 $1,090 5.0% +7.2% $78,824
3BR $297,713 $1,400 3.4% +7.8% $99,238
4BR $418,218 $1,500 2.6% +7.4% $104,554

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$349K$305K$261K$218K$174K$131KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 44065 Compare?

Metric 44065 Newbury Cleveland-Elyria, OH Ohio
Home Value $333,658 $333,658 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 6.5% 6.5% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $981 $981 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.3% 2.3% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.5%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $333,658
Monthly Rent $981
Price-to-Rent 28.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.5%
Cap Rate 2.3%
5-Year IRR 8.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.3%). 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
14.4%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 44065

Population: 3,987

💰 Median Household Income
$90,711
This area
$90,711
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
7.5%
This area
7.5%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.0%
This area
1.0%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
32.4%
This area
32.4%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
51.4 years
This area
51.4 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
14.4%
This area
14.4%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.8%
Other/Mixed 3.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
Black/African American 0.9%
👶 Under 18
13.3%
This area
13.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
27.4%
This area
27.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 2,786 Off-Campus Students
D
Kent State University at Geauga
2,154 students · 5.4 mi
C
International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute
26 students · 6.2 mi
D
LaBarberia Institute of Hair
213 students · 11.3 mi
C
Ursuline College
923 students · 11.7 mi
C
Hiram College
1,011 students · 11.7 mi
C+
Auburn Career Center
234 students · 12.9 mi
F
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
84 students · 12.9 mi
C
Lakeland Community College
4,654 students · 13.6 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,786 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newbury, OH a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Newbury, OH reflects its $334K prices and $981/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within OH.

Is Newbury, OH better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Newbury, OH, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What is the average monthly rent in Newbury, OH?

Rent in Newbury, OH is around $981/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $334K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Newbury, OH?

Tenant demand in Newbury, OH is solid. The local workforce $981/mo rents across most rental classes.

How do home values compare in Newbury, OH?

In Newbury, OH the median home value sits at $334K. Against the broader OH market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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