Real Estate Investing in Walford, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,318 • Benton County

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Should you buy in Walford, 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

6.6% 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 $348,804
Avg Monthly Rent $1,278
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Walford Real Estate

Across Walford's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $349K median values, $1,278/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Walford is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $1,278/mo / $349K relationship in Walford looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Walford 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

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Avg Home Value
$348,804
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,278
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cedar Rapids, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
1/2
41 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Cedar Rapids, IA metro
41
Days to pending
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Walford, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walford, IA

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

Our data puts Walford, IA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $349K and rents around $1,278/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What approach is best for Walford, IA real estate?

For Walford, IA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How much is rent in Walford, IA?

Rental rates in Walford, IA average $1,278/mo. Tenant demand and $349K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How much does a house cost in Walford, IA?

The median home value in Walford, IA is roughly $349K. That puts it reasonable relative to the IA statewide average.

What is the tenant pool like in Walford, IA?

Walford, IA draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,278/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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