Ohio's real estate market in 2026 features a median home price of $255,000, reflecting a +4.5% year-over-year change. The rental market shows rising rents with a median one-bedroom at $950/month and two-bedroom at $1,130/month (+3.8% YoY). With a population of 11.8M that is experiencing population decline, Ohio represents a affordable market with steady rental demand. The vacancy rate of 6.8% is near the national average (national: 7.2%). Top investment cities include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo. Ohio is considered landlord-friendly in terms of rental regulations.