Real Estate Investing in Buckingham, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 338 • Tama County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 30.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Higher unemployment: 10.0% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $362,492
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Buckingham Real Estate

Buckingham, IA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are underwhelming — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

Rents in Buckingham at $909/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Buckingham masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$362,492
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Buckingham, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckingham, IA

How strong is Buckingham, IA for real estate investors?

Our data puts Buckingham, IA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $362K and rents around $909/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are there empty rentals in Buckingham, IA?

Vacancy risk in Buckingham, IA is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

What do rentals go for in Buckingham, IA?

Buckingham, IA rentals go for roughly $909/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $362K acquisition costs.

What price range are homes in Buckingham, IA?

In Buckingham, IA the median home value sits at $362K. Against the broader IA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Buckingham, IA?

The best-fit strategy in Buckingham, IA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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