Real Estate Investing in Maquoketa, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,139 • Jackson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 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 $204,653
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Maquoketa Real Estate

Maquoketa 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.

The investment case for Maquoketa is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

clearly Maquoketa's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Maquoketa — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Clinton, IA

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Avg Home Value
$204,653
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Clinton, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Clinton, IA metro
0
Days to pending
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Maquoketa, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maquoketa, IA

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Maquoketa, IA?

Expect median prices around $205K in Maquoketa, IA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

Are landlord laws favorable in Maquoketa, IA?

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

What is the average monthly rent in Maquoketa, IA?

Expect rents around $828/mo per month in Maquoketa, IA. With home values at $205K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is Maquoketa, IA a good market for FHA house hackers?

Maquoketa, IA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $205K price point reasonable to enter.

Is the tenant base reliable in Maquoketa, IA?

The renter base in Maquoketa, IA is reasonable for the $828/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

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