Real Estate Investing in Dennison, Ohio (44621)

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Tuscarawas County • Population: 4,639 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 44621 (Dennison, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• 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

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $156,587
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $53,567
% Renters 35.2%

Market Analysis: 44621 Dennison

This part of Tuscarawas County is not an easy win. The 44621 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $157K asset, 44621 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Put differently, 44621 offers a low basis, the region around Dennison has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Who lives in 44621 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

Strategically, 44621 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Dennison:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/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
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 44621

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$56,381/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $115,966 $970 6.0% +7.9% $57,983
3BR $169,143 $1,250 5.3% +6.7% $56,381

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$167K$146K$124K$103K$82K$61KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 44621 Compare?

Metric 44621 Dennison New Philadelphia-Dover, OH Ohio
Home Value $156,587 $156,587 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 5.1% 5.1% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $873 $873 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.4% - -
💡 Why Invest in 44621? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 35% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.1%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $156,587
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 15.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.7%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 9.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
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
11.1%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 44621

Population: 4,639

💰 Median Household Income
$53,567
This area
$53,567
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
35.2%
This area
35.2%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
6.6%
This area
6.6%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
10.3%
This area
10.3%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.4 years
This area
36.4 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
11.1%
This area
11.1%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.8%
Other/Mixed 2.0%
Black/African American 1.2%
Hispanic/Latino 0.9%
👶 Under 18
28.6%
This area
28.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.3%
This area
16.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.3%
This area
11.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 44621

B Avg School Grade
1 Schools
18.5:1 Avg Class Size
$16,446 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Claymont Intermediate School

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
👥
347 Students
👨‍🏫
18.5:1 Class Size
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$16,446 Per Student
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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

2 Nearby 673 Off-Campus Students
B
Buckeye Joint Vocational School
80 students · 6.6 mi
C
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
1,885 students · 6.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 673 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average monthly rent in Dennison, OH?

Investors in Dennison, OH typically see rents near $873/mo per month against $157K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How tight is the rental market in Dennison, OH?

Vacancy in Dennison, OH is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $873/mo.

Does Dennison, OH make sense for an investment property?

Dennison, OH shows an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $157K and average rents around $873/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

Are homes affordable in Dennison, OH?

Expect median prices around $157K in Dennison, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

How should investors approach Dennison, OH?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Dennison, OH. With home values at $157K and rents near $873/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

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