Real Estate Investing in Montgomery County, Iowa

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 8,702

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $162,323
Avg Monthly Rent $835
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Montgomery County Real Estate

Montgomery County (IA) covers 3 ZIPs and 3 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been thin across most of the geography.

Across Montgomery's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 8,702 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Montgomery a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$162,323
Avg Monthly Rent
$835
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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Cities in Montgomery County

ZIP Codes in Montgomery County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery County

What kind of tenants rent in, IA?

Tenant demand in, IA is solid. The local workforce $835/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is, IA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

, IA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $162K and rents near $835/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is, IA landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in, IA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What do rentals go for in, IA?

Rents in, IA run near $835/mo. Compared with median home prices of $162K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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