Real Estate Investing in Garrison, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 841 • Benton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $277,069
Avg Monthly Rent $963
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Garrison Real Estate

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

The investment case for Garrison 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.

The $963/mo / $277K relationship in Garrison looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. trends toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Garrison'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 Cedar Rapids, IA

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Avg Home Value
$277,069
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cedar Rapids, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
1/2
41 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Cedar Rapids, IA metro
41
Days to pending
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Garrison, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garrison, IA

Which investment style suits Garrison, IA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Garrison, IA best. The market produces predictable results for that approach at the $277K price point.

Is vacancy a concern in Garrison, IA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Garrison, IA. Rents at $963/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is Garrison, IA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Garrison, IA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $277K and rents around $963/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How strict are landlord regulations in Garrison, IA?

Rental owners in Garrison, IA deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Where do home prices stand in Garrison, IA?

Garrison, IA median home values land near $277K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $963/mo-per-month rentals.

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