Real Estate Investing in Eastlake, Ohio (44095)

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Lake County • Population: 32,508 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 44095 (Eastlake, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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

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

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

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $206,007
Avg Monthly Rent $1,293
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $66,792
% Renters 24.4%

Market Analysis: 44095 Eastlake

ZIP 44095 in Eastlake, OH carries a sturdy set of headwinds. Home values near $206K and rents of $1,293/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 44095 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Put differently, 44095 offers a low basis, the region around Eastlake has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Looking more closely, 32,508 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.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. healthy returns are possible in 44095, 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 Eastlake:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 78/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,293/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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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 44095

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+8.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$54,885/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $155,908 $1,250 5.8% +8.1% $77,954
3BR $197,575 $1,610 5.9% +7.0% $65,858
4BR $227,709 $1,720 5.4% +6.9% $56,927
5BR $274,424 +6.5% $54,885

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$214K$190K$166K$142K$118K$94KJun 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,583$1,517$1,451$1,386$1,320$1,254Feb 2025Nov 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 44095 Compare?

Metric 44095 Eastlake Cleveland-Elyria, OH Ohio
Home Value $206,007 $206,007 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 5.8% 5.8% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $1,293 $1,293 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.9% 4.9% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.9%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.8%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $206,007
Monthly Rent $1,293
Price-to-Rent 13.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.5%
Cap Rate 4.9%
5-Year IRR 10.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -8.6% ▼
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.9%). 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
5.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 44095

Population: 32,508

💰 Median Household Income
$66,792
This area
$66,792
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.4%
This area
24.4%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
22.2%
This area
22.2%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
44.2 years
This area
44.2 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 88.4%
Black/African American 5.7%
Other/Mixed 5.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
17.3%
This area
17.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.1%
This area
21.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.2%
This area
3.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 44095

B+ Avg School Grade
7 Schools
15.7:1 Avg Class Size
$15,989 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Eastlake Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
329 Students
👨‍🏫
12.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
A Very Good

Jefferson Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
383 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
A Very Good

Longfellow Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
435 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Royalview Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
706 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Willowick Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
435 Students
👨‍🏫
16.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Willoughby-Eastlake Preschool

📚 Grade PK Elementary
👥
225 Students
👨‍🏫
17.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
B Good

North High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,268 Students
👨‍🏫
20.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,989 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 2,179 Off-Campus Students
C+
Northern Career Institute
140 students · 0.3 mi
C
Lakeland Community College
4,654 students · 4.1 mi
C+
Rabbinical College Telshe
70 students · 4.6 mi
C+
Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor
118 students · 6.2 mi
C
Cleveland Clinic Health System-School of Diagnostic Imaging
31 students · 6.6 mi
D
LaBarberia Institute of Hair
213 students · 9.4 mi
C+
Auburn Career Center
234 students · 10.2 mi
C
Lakewood University
101 students · 10.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,179 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastlake, OH a smart market for rental property?

Our data puts Eastlake, OH at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $206K and rents around $1,293/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How deep is the rental pool in Eastlake, OH?

Tenant quality in Eastlake, OH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $1,293/mo.

What is the typical rental rate in Eastlake, OH?

Rents in Eastlake, OH run near $1,293/mo. Compared with median home prices of $206K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Eastlake, OH a good market for FHA house hackers?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Eastlake, OH reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What is the smart move for investors in Eastlake, OH?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Eastlake, OH. The numbers - $206K homes against $1,293/mo rents - support that play.

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