Real Estate Investing in Thompson, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 689 • Winnebago County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $94,331
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Thompson Real Estate

Thompson in Iowa is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

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

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Thompson a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$94,331
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Thompson, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson, IA

What do rentals go for in Thompson, IA?

Thompson, IA rentals go for roughly $828/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $94K acquisition costs.

Can I house hack in Thompson, IA?

House hacking in Thompson, IA is a challenging. With home values around $94K and rents at $828/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Thompson, IA?

Occupancy in Thompson, IA runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $828/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is housing expensive in Thompson, IA?

Expect median prices around $94K in Thompson, IA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Is Thompson, IA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Thompson, IA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $94K and rents near $828/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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