Real Estate Investing in Burlington, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 27,465 • Des Moines County

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

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

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.7% 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 $127,387
Avg Monthly Rent $991
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Burlington Real Estate

Burlington (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.

Investors considering Burlington, IA should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Transaction volume in Burlington 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.

Demographics in Burlington show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$127,387
Avg Monthly Rent
$991
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Burlington, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington, IA

Is Burlington, IA a good place for real estate investing?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Burlington, IA reflects its $127K prices and $991/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IA.

How strong is the working-renter base in Burlington, IA?

Tenant quality in Burlington, IA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $991/mo.

Is vacancy a concern in Burlington, IA?

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

What does house hacking look like in Burlington, IA?

House hacking works a challenging in Burlington, IA. Rents of $991/mo against $127K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

How much is rent in Burlington, IA?

Rental rates in Burlington, IA average $991/mo. Tenant demand and $127K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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