Real Estate Investing in Hornick, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,050 • Woodbury County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 21.3% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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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 $250,378
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hornick Real Estate

Hornick (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.

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

Rent trends and price trends in Hornick are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Iowa.

Hornick'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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Avg Home Value
$250,378
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Hornick, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hornick, IA

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

Hornick, IA clocks in at an investability rating of 2.0/5, with median home values near $250K and average rents around $918/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

What is the tenant pool like in Hornick, IA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Hornick, IA. The rental market absorbs $918/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What is the typical rental rate in Hornick, IA?

The typical rental in Hornick, IA commands about $918/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $250K purchase basis.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Hornick, IA?

Hornick, IA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $250K price point reasonable to enter.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Hornick, IA?

Hornick, IA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader IA rental market.

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