Real Estate Investing in Doylestown, Ohio (44230)

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Wayne County • Population: 8,225 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 44230 (Doylestown, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

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

📈 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 26.5 — 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 $289,039
Avg Monthly Rent $909
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $75,240
% Renters 14.9%

Market Analysis: 44230 Doylestown

This part of Wayne County is not an easy win. The 44230 ZIP posts softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 44230 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

From a cash-flow lens, 44230 offers a low basis, the region around Doylestown has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A robust renter share of 15% in 44230 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Doylestown's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 44230. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Doylestown:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $909/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Wooster, OH Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
9.7%
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 Wooster, OH metro data
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Property Strategy for 44230

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+8.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$90,443/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $200,665 $1,010 3.6% +8.5% $100,332
3BR $271,329 $1,240 3.3% +8.9% $90,443
4BR $379,214 $1,450 2.8% +8.6% $94,804

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$352K$304K$256K$207K$159K$111KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 44230 Compare?

Metric 44230 Doylestown Wooster, OH Ohio
Home Value $289,039 $289,039 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 7.5% 7.5% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $909 $909 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.5% 2.5% - -
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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
2.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.5%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wooster, 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $289,039
Monthly Rent $909
Price-to-Rent 26.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.8%
Cap Rate 2.5%
5-Year IRR 9.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR -0.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR +7.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.5%). 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
2.3%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 44230

Population: 8,225

💰 Median Household Income
$75,240
This area
$75,240
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.9%
This area
14.9%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.8%
This area
1.8%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
29.8%
This area
29.8%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.1 years
This area
47.1 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.3%
This area
2.3%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 91.6%
Asian 5.4%
Other/Mixed 1.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%
Black/African American 1.2%
👶 Under 18
19.8%
This area
19.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.3%
This area
21.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.3%
This area
1.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 44230

C+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
$11,899 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

C+ Average

Chippewa Intermediate School

📚 03 – 06 School
👥
342 Students
💰
$11,899 Per Student
C+ Average

Chippewa Jr./Sr. High School

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
588 Students
💰
$11,899 Per Student
C+ Average

Hazel Harvey Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
318 Students
💰
$11,899 Per Student
C Below Average

Chippewa Virtual Learning Academy

📚 08 – 12 High School Limited Data
👥
37 Students
💰
$11,899 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 4,592 Off-Campus Students
D
University of Akron Wayne College
1,361 students · 8.7 mi
D
Herzing University-Akron
381 students · 11.3 mi
C
Portage Lakes Career Center
217 students · 11.5 mi
C+
Wayne County Schools Career Center
90 students · 11.5 mi
C
Gerbers Akron Beauty School
59 students · 12.0 mi
C
Hamrick School
89 students · 12.1 mi
C+
University of Akron Main Campus
13,518 students · 12.2 mi
C
Stark State College
9,616 students · 14.6 mi

Investor Insight: With 4,592 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high is vacancy risk in Doylestown, OH?

Doylestown, OH carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $909/mo.

What is the median home value in Doylestown, OH?

Typical homes in Doylestown, OH go for around $289K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

Does Doylestown, OH make sense for an investment property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Doylestown, OH ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $289K and rents of $909/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are tenants stable in Doylestown, OH?

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

How do experienced investors play Doylestown, OH?

The best-fit strategy in Doylestown, OH is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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