Real Estate Investing in Solon, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,443 • Johnson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 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 $457,670
Avg Monthly Rent $1,098
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Solon Real Estate

Solon, IA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are tepid — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

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

The 0% renter share in Solon masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Iowa City, IA

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KMB Property Management offers management services, including HOA management, and provides resources for residents and clients. summary from their website

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Keystone Property Management Group offers property management services. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$457,670
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
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 Solon, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Solon, IA

Which investment style suits Solon, IA?

Most investors in Solon, 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.

Does Solon, IA favor landlords or tenants?

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

Is real estate in Solon, IA a good investment right now?

Our data puts Solon, IA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $458K and rents around $1,098/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What does house hacking look like in Solon, IA?

House hacking in Solon, IA is reasonable to execute. Prices around $458K and rents of $1,098/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Are there empty rentals in Solon, IA?

Solon, IA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect consistent absorption at market rents of $1,098/mo.

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