Markets/Ohio/Sandusky

Sandusky, OH Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Sandusky, Ohio. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$223,737

+1.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.8mo supply ยท Score 0/7

Migration: Top 82% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.17x

In-migrants avg $56,883 AGI vs out-migrants $48,752

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Sandusky are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Sandusky Market Summary

Sandusky, OH is in a stabilization phase with 1.6% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.17x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.15% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score98/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$70,687

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Sandusky, OH's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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