Real Estate Investing in Richland, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 849 • Keokuk County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.6% 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 $144,848
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Richland Real Estate

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

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

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

Richland's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Fairfield, IA

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Avg Home Value
$144,848
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Fairfield, IA metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Fairfield, IA metro
0
Days to pending
6.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Richland, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richland, IA

What are home prices like in Richland, IA?

In Richland, IA the median home value sits at $145K. Against the broader IA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is Richland, IA landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Richland, IA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What is the tenant pool like in Richland, IA?

Richland, IA draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $837/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Does house hacking work in Richland, IA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Richland, IA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Richland, IA?

Richland, IA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader IA rental market.

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