Real Estate Investing in Roland, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,699 • Story County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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

5.6% 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 $262,342
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Roland Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Roland shows the kind of sluggish fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

unambiguously Roland'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.

Demographics in Roland 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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Avg Home Value
$262,342
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ames, IA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
1/2
50 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Ames, IA metro
50
Days to pending
9.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Roland, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roland, IA

How do experienced investors play Roland, IA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Roland, IA. The numbers - $262K homes against $972/mo rents - support that play.

What are vacancy rates like in Roland, IA?

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

How strong is Roland, IA for real estate investors?

Roland, IA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $262K and rents near $972/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Roland, IA?

The house hack math a challenging in Roland, IA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $972/mo rents and $262K home values.

Are tenants stable in Roland, IA?

Working renters make up the core of the Roland, IA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

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