Real Estate Investing in Mahaska County, Iowa

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 22,610

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.4 / 5 (39/100)

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: 8.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.4/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $207,744
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Mahaska County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Iowa: Mahaska has 10 cities, 10 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

decisively Mahaska County's β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Population dynamics in Mahaska haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$207,744
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Oskaloosa, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Mahaska County

1 College 1,536 Students
C
William Penn University
4-Year Private Β· 1,536 students

Cities in Mahaska County

ZIP Codes in Mahaska County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahaska County

What is the typical vacancy rate in, IA?

Occupancy in, IA runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $855/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How strong are rents in, IA?

The typical rental in, IA commands about $855/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $208K purchase basis.

What is the typical renter like in, IA?

Tenant quality in, IA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report even-keeled occupancy at market rents of $855/mo.

Where does, IA sit compared to IA statewide?

Compared with IA overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $208K homes against $855/mo rents drive the comparison.

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