Real Estate Investing in Clinton County, Iowa

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 43,028

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ 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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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $242,946
Avg Monthly Rent $903
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Clinton County Real Estate

Clinton County spans 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities in Iowa, with a population of 43,028. The county's thin investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

Clinton is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

The 0% renter share in Clinton masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$242,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$903
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Clinton, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Clinton County

ZIP Codes in Clinton County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clinton County

What are vacancy rates like in, IA?

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

What do landlords charge for rent in, IA?

Expect rents around $903/mo per month in, IA. With home values at $243K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What price range are homes in, IA?

The median home value in, IA is roughly $243K. That puts it reasonable relative to the IA statewide average.

Are eviction rules reasonable in, IA?

, IA falls under IA landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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