Real Estate Investing in Sutherland, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,020 • O Brien County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

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.

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  • High vacancy: 14.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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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 $164,345
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sutherland Real Estate

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

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

Market conditions in Sutherland are lackluster. 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 Sutherland masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$164,345
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Sutherland, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sutherland, IA

Which real estate strategy fits Sutherland, IA?

The best-fit strategy in Sutherland, IA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Sutherland, IA?

The renter base in Sutherland, IA is reasonable for the $828/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

How does Sutherland, IA rate as a rental market?

Sutherland, IA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $164K and rents near $828/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Sutherland, IA?

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

Is Sutherland, IA a good market for FHA house hackers?

Sutherland, IA offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $828/mo rent level.

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