Real Estate Investing in Ipswich, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,568 • Edmunds County

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Should you buy in Ipswich, SD? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.6% 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 $284,946
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ipswich Real Estate

Across Ipswich's 1 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming: $285K median values, $909/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Ipswich is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Ipswich has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Ipswich's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$284,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Aberdeen, SD metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Aberdeen, SD metro
0
Days to pending
9.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ipswich, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ipswich, SD

Is Ipswich, SD a good place for real estate investing?

Yes - Ipswich, SD a 3.0/5 investability score. With $285K home prices against $909/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How do home values compare in Ipswich, SD?

In Ipswich, SD the median home value sits at $285K. Against the broader SD market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Ipswich, SD?

Expect elevated vacancy in Ipswich, SD. Rents at $909/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the typical renter like in Ipswich, SD?

Tenant quality in Ipswich, SD ranks as solid. Landlords generally report reliable occupancy at market rents of $909/mo.

What do landlords charge for rent in Ipswich, SD?

Expect rents around $909/mo per month in Ipswich, SD. With home values at $285K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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