Real Estate Investing in Monroe, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,914 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

5.8% 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 $264,836
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Monroe Real Estate

Monroe (Iowa) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Monroe's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

Demographics in Monroe show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is subdued relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Pella, IA

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Avg Home Value
$264,836
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
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 Monroe, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe, IA

How much do tenants pay in Monroe, IA?

Expect rents around $855/mo per month in Monroe, IA. With home values at $265K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Monroe, IA?

The renter base in Monroe, IA is reasonable for the $855/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

What kind of market is Monroe, IA for investors?

Our data puts Monroe, IA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $265K and rents around $855/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What strategy should investors use in Monroe, IA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Monroe, IA best. The market produces steady results for that approach at the $265K price point.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Monroe, IA?

For house hackers, Monroe, IA is a challenging. The $855/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $265K property.

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