Real Estate Investing in Adair, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,522 • Guthrie County

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Should you buy in Adair, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (74/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $205,671
Avg Monthly Rent $945
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Adair Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Iowa: Adair has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

The investment case for Adair is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Adair has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Adair — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$205,671
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Adair, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adair, IA

Can I live-in-and-rent in Adair, IA?

House hacking in Adair, IA is a challenging. With home values around $206K and rents at $945/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

What is it like being a landlord in Adair, IA?

IA ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Adair generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Are renters plentiful in Adair, IA?

Working renters make up the core of the Adair, IA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What is the investability score for Adair, IA?

Adair, IA records an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $206K and average rents around $945/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

Where do home prices stand in Adair, IA?

Adair, IA home values average about $206K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $945/mo in monthly income.

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