Real Estate Investing in Bagley, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 518 • Guthrie County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $166,166
Avg Monthly Rent $882
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bagley Real Estate

Bagley (Iowa) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

decisively Bagley's aggregate rating of ★★☆☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Bagley are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Bagley a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$166,166
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Bagley, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bagley, IA

What is the typical vacancy rate in Bagley, IA?

Bagley, IA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is rental property easy to operate in Bagley, IA?

The landlord environment in Bagley, IA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Bagley, IA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Bagley, IA. The rental market absorbs $882/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Are rents high in Bagley, IA?

Rents in Bagley, IA run near $882/mo. Compared with median home prices of $166K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Bagley, IA?

Typical homes in Bagley, IA go for around $166K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

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