Real Estate Investing in Albany, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,420 • Green County

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Should you buy in Albany, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.2% 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 $362,735
Avg Monthly Rent $1,026
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Albany Real Estate

Across Albany's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $363K median values, $1,026/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

Rent trends and price trends in Albany are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Wisconsin.

The 0% renter share in Albany 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 Madison, WI

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Avg Home Value
$362,735
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Madison, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
32%
Days Pending
0/2
36 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Madison, WI metro
36
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Albany, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albany, WI

Is housing expensive in Albany, WI?

Expect median prices around $363K in Albany, WI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Does house hacking make sense in Albany, WI?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Albany, WI reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How should investors approach Albany, WI?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Albany, WI best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $363K price point.

How strict are landlord regulations in Albany, WI?

Albany, WI falls under WI landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the tenant pool like in Albany, WI?

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

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