Real Estate Investing in Arcadia, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,204 • Carroll County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.9% 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 $248,139
Avg Monthly Rent $891
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Arcadia Real Estate

Across Arcadia's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $248K median values, $891/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Arcadia's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Arcadia are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Iowa.

Arcadia's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Carroll, IA

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Avg Home Value
$248,139
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Carroll, IA metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Carroll, IA metro
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Days to pending
10.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Arcadia, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia, IA

Is vacancy a concern in Arcadia, IA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Arcadia, IA. Rents at $891/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How much rent can I charge in Arcadia, IA?

Arcadia, IA rentals go for roughly $891/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $248K acquisition costs.

How do home values compare in Arcadia, IA?

Homes in Arcadia, IA typically sell near $248K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

What is the tenant pool like in Arcadia, IA?

The tenant pool in Arcadia, IA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $891/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What kind of market is Arcadia, IA for investors?

Our data puts Arcadia, IA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $248K and rents around $891/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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