Commercial Real Estate Market in Fostoria, OH
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
25 active listings and 888 off-market properties in Fostoria, OH.
Market Trends
Fostoria, OH spans 118.4 square miles in Seneca County, Ohio. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Fostoria, OH runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Fostoria, OH runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Fostoria, OH runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Fostoria, OH runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 47.3%
- Industrial 28.3%
- Commercial 10.5%
- Planned_development 0.3%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Medium Density Residential
General Industrial District
Special
Low Density Residential
Multiple Residence District
Fostoria, OH zones 4,915 acres across 12 districts. Commercial zoning covers 10.5% of zoned land, residential 47.3% and industrial 28.3%. The largest single district is Medium Density Residential at 27.3%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 38.7% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
General Industrial District (M-2)
M-2: General Industrial District. 1127.99 Violation and penalties. CROSS REFERENCES Districts established - see P. & Z. Chap. 1123 Share Download Bookmark Print 1127.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS. (a) The following uses or structures are considered incidental to the proper use and function of all activities and are allowed in any district. (1) Accessory building or…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Fostoria, OH has 18,442 residents in 8,231 households. Density runs 156 people per square mile. Median household income here is $61,589 and median gross rent $770 a month.
18,442
Population
8,231
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
118.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
156
Density / Sq Mi
$61,589
Median Household Income
$38,905
Median Earnings
$770
Median Rent
$109,900
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Amsden | — | — |
| Arcadia | — | — |
| West Millgrove | — | — |
| Bloomdale | — | — |
Commercial property in Fostoria, OH asks $49/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Fostoria?
Commercial property in Fostoria, OH asks an average of $49 per square foot. The 6 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $76/SF.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Fostoria?
Fostoria, OH zones 4,915 acres across 12 districts, of which 10.5% is commercial and 28.3% industrial. The largest single district is Medium Density Residential at 27.3% of zoned land. Residential zoning covers 47.3% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Fostoria market data come from?
Realmo compiles Fostoria, OH figures from 6 recent recorded sales, 23 active sale listings, 2 active lease listings, 888 tracked off-market properties, the current Fostoria zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 23 active for-sale and 2 active for-lease listings in Fostoria, OH. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 4,915 zoned acres across 12 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
