Real Estate Investing in Acme, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 558 • Whatcom County

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Should you buy in Acme, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.4% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.4% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $514,184
Avg Monthly Rent $1,422
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Acme Real Estate

Acme in Washington is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

plainly Acme's aggregate rating of ★★☆☆☆ reflects thin investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Acme at $1,422/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Bellingham, WA

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Avg Home Value
$514,184
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,422
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bellingham, WA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Bellingham, WA metro
48
Days to pending
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Acme, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acme, WA

What does house hacking look like in Acme, WA?

Acme, WA offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,422/mo rent level.

Is the tenant base reliable in Acme, WA?

Working renters make up the core of the Acme, WA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What is it like being a landlord in Acme, WA?

Rental owners in Acme, WA deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is Acme, WA a smart market for rental property?

Our data puts Acme, WA at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $514K and rents around $1,422/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is housing expensive in Acme, WA?

In Acme, WA the median home value sits at $514K. Against the broader WA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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