Real Estate Investing in Dickinson County, Iowa

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 16,822

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ 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
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  • High vacancy: 37.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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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 $330,975
Avg Monthly Rent $990
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Dickinson County Real Estate

Across Dickinson County's 5 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Dickinson's 5 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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Avg Home Value
$330,975
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Spirit Lake, IA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
71%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Dickinson County

1 College 16 Students
C+
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Vocational For-Profit Β· 16 students

Cities in Dickinson County

ZIP Codes in Dickinson County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dickinson County

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, IA?

, IA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Where do rents currently stand in, IA?

Expect rents around $990/mo per month in, IA. With home values at $331K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Which investment style suits, IA?

In, IA the significant play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $331K prices and $990/mo rents suits that approach.

What is the tenant pool like in, IA?

, IA draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $990/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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