Real Estate Investing in Wakefield, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,685 • Dixon County

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Should you buy in Wakefield, NE? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $202,693
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wakefield Real Estate

Wakefield (Nebraska) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Wakefield is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

unambiguously Wakefield's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Avg Home Value
$202,693
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)

ZIP Codes in Wakefield, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield, NE

What is the investability score for Wakefield, NE?

Wakefield, NE clocks in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $203K and average rents around $864/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

Are there empty rentals in Wakefield, NE?

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

What is the average monthly rent in Wakefield, NE?

Expect rents around $864/mo per month in Wakefield, NE. With home values at $203K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Wakefield, NE?

Typical homes in Wakefield, NE go for around $203K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Is Wakefield, NE a good market for FHA house hackers?

Wakefield, NE offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $864/mo rent level.

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