Bergholz, OH — Rental Investment Analysis
🟢STRONG— excellent cash flow marketData: HUD FMR FY2024 + Zillow ZHVI April 2026 + Freddie Mac rates. Last updated June 2026.
Investment Summary
As of 2026, Bergholz, OH has a median cap rate of 10.8%, making it one of the top cash-flowing rental markets in the United States.
Bergholz is one of the strongest cash flow markets in the data. With a median home price of $91,541, entry costs are low — making it accessible for beginning investors or those buying multiple properties. With 3-bedroom rents around $1,160/month, the 10.8% cap rate tells the story. A typical rental here cash flows +$334/month after all expenses — strong passive income from day one.
The market passes the 1% rule (1.27%), which is increasingly rare and signals strong rent-to-price fundamentals. DSCR of 1.69 means the property's income comfortably covers debt service — DSCR loans should be easy to qualify for here.
Bottom line: Buy here if you want reliable monthly income. Bergholz is a cash flow market — don't expect rapid appreciation, but the checks come in every month.
Data sources: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2024), Zillow Home Value Index (April 2026), Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Cap Rate
10.8%
Above average
Monthly Cash Flow
+$334
After all expenses
Price-to-Rent
6.6
Investor-friendly
DSCR
1.69
Passes lender test
Key Metrics
- Median Home Price
- $91,541
- Average Rent (3BR)
- $1,160/mo
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 6.6(good)
- 1% Rule
- 1.27%(passes)
- Cash-on-Cash Return
- 19.0%
- Vacancy Rate
- 8.0%
Market Strength
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.9%(-0.4% vs national)
- Rent Growth (YoY)
- +2.9%(national avg)
- Population Growth
- -0.5% YoY
Property Tax Rate
1.53%
of assessed value (OH avg)
Median Income
$61,938
household (OH avg)
Rent-to-Income
22.5%
Affordable
Section 8 Max Rent
$1,160/mo
3BR voucher payment
OH Investor Climate
Landlord Friendly
7/10
State Income Tax
Has state tax
Property Tax
1.53% effective
Population Trend
-0.5% (3yr)