Rental numbers for Ohio
35 of 282 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 6.8%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 6.8%
- 282 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $249,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,399/mo
- median across 282 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Erie County | $241,000 | $1,830 | 9.1% | 5.2% | -$258 | +10.5% |
| Huron County | $201,000 | $1,457 | 8.7% | 4.9% | -$268 | +7.0% |
| Belmont County | $133,000 | $893 | 8.1% | 4.1% | -$265 | n/a |
| Marion County | $183,000 | $1,224 | 8.0% | 4.3% | -$324 | n/a |
| Lucas County | $178,000 | $1,180 | 8.0% | 3.5% | -$440 | +5.7% |
| Ottawa County | $277,000 | $1,800 | 7.8% | 4.3% | -$508 | n/a |
| Cuyahoga County | $224,000 | $1,432 | 7.7% | 3.1% | -$624 | +4.6% |
| Wood County | $247,000 | $1,584 | 7.7% | 3.8% | -$543 | +4.3% |
| Mahoning County | $179,000 | $1,133 | 7.6% | 3.6% | -$426 | +6.2% |
| Montgomery County | $205,000 | $1,297 | 7.6% | 3.3% | -$546 | +2.6% |
| Allen County | $193,000 | $1,211 | 7.5% | 3.8% | -$431 | +2.7% |
| Lawrence County | $150,000 | $938 | 7.5% | 3.8% | -$333 | n/a |
| Jefferson County | $127,000 | $788 | 7.4% | 3.5% | -$320 | +8.1% |
| Hancock County | $241,000 | $1,456 | 7.2% | 3.8% | -$541 | +6.5% |
| Madison County | $321,000 | $1,916 | 7.2% | 3.8% | -$707 | +6.9% |
| Clark County | $202,000 | $1,197 | 7.1% | 3.4% | -$523 | +8.6% |
| Lorain County | $264,000 | $1,507 | 6.9% | 3.1% | -$736 | +3.6% |
| Athens County | $190,000 | $1,071 | 6.8% | 3.0% | -$545 | +0.3% |
| Summit County | $230,000 | $1,288 | 6.7% | 2.8% | -$708 | +4.9% |
| Highland County | $206,000 | $1,150 | 6.7% | 3.3% | -$543 | n/a |
| Lake County | $252,000 | $1,399 | 6.7% | 2.7% | -$797 | +3.7% |
| Greene County | $302,000 | $1,665 | 6.6% | 2.7% | -$945 | +4.1% |
| Licking County | $342,000 | $1,882 | 6.6% | 3.2% | -$942 | +3.7% |
| Trumbull County | $173,000 | $953 | 6.6% | 2.7% | -$547 | +5.9% |
| Portage County | $285,000 | $1,545 | 6.5% | 2.9% | -$833 | +5.3% |
| Hamilton County | $270,000 | $1,460 | 6.5% | 2.7% | -$853 | +2.4% |
| Columbiana County | $164,000 | $878 | 6.4% | 2.8% | -$504 | n/a |
| Ashtabula County | $185,000 | $980 | 6.4% | 2.6% | -$592 | n/a |
| Medina County | $350,000 | $1,843 | 6.3% | 2.9% | -$1,043 | +3.7% |
| Stark County | $220,000 | $1,131 | 6.2% | 2.5% | -$731 | +4.2% |
| Wayne County | $265,000 | $1,354 | 6.1% | 2.7% | -$836 | +3.4% |
| Franklin County | $296,000 | $1,504 | 6.1% | 2.4% | -$1,005 | +2.6% |
| Shelby County | $249,000 | $1,260 | 6.1% | 2.8% | -$755 | +4.3% |
| Miami County | $271,000 | $1,373 | 6.1% | 2.8% | -$823 | +0.9% |
| Geauga County | $393,000 | $1,953 | 6.0% | 2.5% | -$1,301 | +8.1% |
| Butler County | $317,000 | $1,559 | 5.9% | 2.5% | -$1,040 | +3.0% |
| Ross County | $205,000 | $990 | 5.8% | 2.4% | -$694 | n/a |
| Warren County | $408,000 | $1,952 | 5.7% | 2.5% | -$1,355 | +3.1% |
| Tuscarawas County | $219,000 | $1,043 | 5.7% | 2.3% | -$756 | n/a |
| Knox County | $291,000 | $1,363 | 5.6% | 2.4% | -$990 | n/a |
| Muskingum County | $213,000 | $990 | 5.6% | 2.3% | -$734 | +0.6% |
| Richland County | $202,000 | $934 | 5.5% | 1.9% | -$761 | +4.8% |
| Clermont County | $329,000 | $1,492 | 5.4% | 2.1% | -$1,197 | +1.8% |
| Fairfield County | $364,000 | $1,636 | 5.4% | 2.3% | -$1,280 | +3.1% |
| Fayette County | $245,000 | $1,100 | 5.4% | 2.2% | -$866 | n/a |
| Champaign County | $259,000 | $1,055 | 4.9% | 1.7% | -$1,019 | n/a |
| Pickaway County | $330,000 | $1,327 | 4.8% | 1.8% | -$1,281 | n/a |
| Union County | $411,000 | $1,648 | 4.8% | 1.7% | -$1,618 | -0.8% |
| Ashland County | $247,000 | $928 | 4.5% | 1.4% | -$1,043 | +6.1% |
| Darke County | $221,000 | $750 | 4.1% | 1.0% | -$999 | n/a |
| Delaware County | $516,000 | $1,658 | 3.9% | 0.5% | -$2,558 | +2.5% |
| Adams County | $191,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auglaize County | $244,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Brown County | $264,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carroll County | $215,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clinton County | $257,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Coshocton County | $194,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Crawford County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Defiance County | $188,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fulton County | $233,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gallia County | $176,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Guernsey County | $167,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hardin County | $192,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Harrison County | $145,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Henry County | $217,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hocking County | $287,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Holmes County | $374,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson County | $147,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Logan County | $256,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Meigs County | $116,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mercer County | $279,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monroe County | $155,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morgan County | $160,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morrow County | $286,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Noble County | $200,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paulding County | $165,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Perry County | $226,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pike County | $174,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Preble County | $239,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Putnam County | $262,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sandusky County | $190,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Scioto County | $146,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Seneca County | $183,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Van Wert County | $189,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Vinton County | $179,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $189,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Williams County | $185,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wyandot County | $195,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Ohio
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43608Toledo | $51,000 | $1,009 | 23.9% | +$372 |
| 45402Dayton | $79,000 | $1,443 | 21.9% | +$564 |
| 43605Toledo | $67,000 | $1,202 | 21.5% | +$403 |
| 44307Akron | $80,000 | $1,250 | 18.7% | +$394 |
| 43610Toledo | $63,000 | $975 | 18.7% | +$279 |
| 44108Cleveland | $78,000 | $1,205 | 18.6% | +$363 |
| 44105Cleveland | $78,000 | $1,199 | 18.5% | +$326 |
| 43609Toledo | $73,000 | $1,060 | 17.5% | +$261 |
| 44104Cleveland | $84,000 | $1,201 | 17.2% | +$326 |
| 43607Toledo | $79,000 | $1,125 | 17.0% | +$270 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +3.4%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 1.31%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Typical value (Zillow ZHVI)Indexed to 100 at Aug 2021
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $192,530 |
| Aug 2022 | $212,733 |
| Aug 2023 | $220,220 |
| Aug 2024 | $232,759 |
| Aug 2025 | $240,738 |
| Aug 2026 | $248,803 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 1.31%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $1,339/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,116 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $251,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
- Akron, OH
- Ashland, OH
- Ashtabula, OH
- Athens, OH
- Bellefontaine, OH
- Bucyrus, OH
- Cambridge, OH
- Canton, OH
- Celina, OH
- Chillicothe, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Coshocton, OH
- Defiance, OH
- Findlay, OH
- Fremont, OH
- Greenville, OH
- Jackson, OH
- Lima, OH
- Mansfield, OH
- Marietta, OH
- Marion, OH
- Mount Vernon, OH
- New Philadelphia, OH
- Norwalk, OH
- Portsmouth, OH
- Salem, OH
- Sandusky, OH
- Sidney, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Tiffin, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Urbana, OH
- Van Wert, OH
- Wapakoneta, OH
- Washington Court House, OH
- Wilmington, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Zanesville, OH
Questions
- Is Ohio good for rental property?
- 35 of 282 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 6.8%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Ohio?
- About 1.31% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Ohio?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Ohio was $1,116. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $1,339 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.