Real Estate Investing in Knoxville, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 11,374 • Marion County

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

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

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 (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

5.0% 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 $214,774
Avg Monthly Rent $950
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Knoxville Real Estate

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

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Pella, IA

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Avg Home Value
$214,774
Avg Monthly Rent
$950
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pella, IA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Pella, IA metro
0
Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Knoxville, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knoxville, IA

What are home prices like in Knoxville, IA?

Median home price in Knoxville, IA is near $215K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How strong is tenant demand in Knoxville, IA?

Knoxville, IA draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $950/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Knoxville, IA?

Occupancy in Knoxville, IA runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $950/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How should investors approach Knoxville, IA?

Most investors in Knoxville, IA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Knoxville, IA?

IA law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Knoxville inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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