Real Estate Investing in Hardin County, Iowa

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 17,991

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

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

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.7 / 5 (42/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 12.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $172,333
Avg Monthly Rent $850
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Hardin County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Iowa: Hardin has 9 cities, 9 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$172,333
Avg Monthly Rent
$850
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Hardin County

1 College 685 Students 5 Off-Campus Renters
C
Ellsworth Community College
2-Year Public Β· 685 students

Cities in Hardin County

ZIP Codes in Hardin County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardin County

How much rent can I charge in, IA?

, IA rentals go for roughly $850/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $172K acquisition costs.

What kind of tenants rent in, IA?

Tenant quality in, IA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $850/mo.

How should investors approach, IA?

In, IA the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $172K prices and $850/mo rents suits that approach.

How much does a house cost in, IA?

Homes in, IA typically sell near $172K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

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