Real Estate Investing in Parnell, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 434 • Iowa County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 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 $326,202
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Parnell Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Iowa: Parnell has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

decisively Parnell's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects subdued investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Parnell are thin. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Iowa City, IA

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Avg Home Value
$326,202
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Iowa City, IA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
1/2
49 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Iowa City, IA metro
49
Days to pending
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Parnell, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parnell, IA

What is the average monthly rent in Parnell, IA?

Investors in Parnell, IA typically see rents near $972/mo per month against $326K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What are vacancy rates like in Parnell, IA?

Parnell, IA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect consistent absorption at market rents of $972/mo.

Which real estate strategy fits Parnell, IA?

Parnell, IA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($326K prices, $972/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How viable is house hacking in Parnell, IA?

Parnell, IA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $326K price point reasonable to enter.

What is the typical renter like in Parnell, IA?

Tenant demand in Parnell, IA is solid. The local workforce $972/mo rents across most rental classes.

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