Real Estate Investing in Goldfield, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 873 • Wright County

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Should you buy in Goldfield, 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: 14.2% 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: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $141,076
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Goldfield Real Estate

Goldfield in Iowa is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Goldfield is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

firmly Goldfield's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Population dynamics in Goldfield haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$141,076
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Goldfield, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goldfield, IA

How tight is the rental market in Goldfield, IA?

Vacancy in Goldfield, IA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $846/mo.

What is the tenant pool like in Goldfield, IA?

Goldfield, IA draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $846/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How landlord-friendly is Goldfield, IA?

IA ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Goldfield generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How much is rent in Goldfield, IA?

Average rent in Goldfield, IA is approximately $846/mo per month. Against $141K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How do home values compare in Goldfield, IA?

The median home value in Goldfield, IA is roughly $141K. That puts it reasonable relative to the IA statewide average.

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