Real Estate Investing in Ventura, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 701 • Cerro Gordo County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

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
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  • High vacancy: 32.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $318,207
Avg Monthly Rent $990
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ventura Real Estate

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

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Ventura is in that category.

decisively Ventura'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.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ventura — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Mason City, IA

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Avg Home Value
$318,207
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mason City, IA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
66%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Mason City, IA metro
0
Days to pending
7.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ventura, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ventura, IA

What is the tenant pool like in Ventura, IA?

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

What strategy should investors use in Ventura, IA?

In Ventura, IA the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $318K prices and $990/mo rents suits that approach.

Are homes affordable in Ventura, IA?

Expect median prices around $318K in Ventura, IA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

Is IA a landlord-friendly state?

IA law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Ventura inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Is house hacking profitable in Ventura, IA?

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

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