Real Estate Investing in Onslow, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 456 • Jones County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 15.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 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 $225,924
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Onslow Real Estate

Across Onslow's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $226K median values, $846/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Onslow 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.

Transaction volume in Onslow has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Onslow haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Avg Home Value
$225,924
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cedar Rapids, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
1/2
41 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Cedar Rapids, IA metro
41
Days to pending
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Onslow, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Onslow, IA

How much is rent in Onslow, IA?

Onslow, IA rentals go for roughly $846/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $226K acquisition costs.

What is the tenant pool like in Onslow, IA?

The tenant pool in Onslow, IA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $846/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What is the smart move for investors in Onslow, IA?

Most investors in Onslow, 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.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Onslow, IA?

For rental operators, Onslow, IA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How much does a house cost in Onslow, IA?

Homes in Onslow, IA typically sell near $226K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

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