Real Estate Investing in Wilton, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,677 • Muscatine County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

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

5.7% 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 $236,801
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wilton Real Estate

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

Transaction volume in Wilton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On the rental side, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

The 0% renter share in Wilton 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 Muscatine, IA

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Avg Home Value
$236,801
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Muscatine, IA metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Muscatine, IA metro
0
Days to pending
4.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Wilton, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilton, IA

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

Wilton, IA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $237K and rents near $837/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What do rentals go for in Wilton, IA?

Rental rates in Wilton, IA average $837/mo. Tenant demand and $237K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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

The renter base in Wilton, IA is reasonable for the $837/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

Is Wilton, IA landlord-friendly?

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

What are vacancy rates like in Wilton, IA?

Vacancy in Wilton, IA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $837/mo.

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