Real Estate Investing in Amherst, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,008 • Portage County

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Should you buy in Amherst, 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 $367,526
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Amherst Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Amherst shows the kind of lackluster fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

Rents in Amherst at $873/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.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Amherst — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Stevens Point, WI

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Avg Home Value
$367,526
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Stevens Point, WI metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Stevens Point, WI metro
0
Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Amherst, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst, WI

Is housing expensive in Amherst, WI?

Expect median prices around $368K in Amherst, WI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

What is the tenant pool like in Amherst, WI?

Amherst, WI draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $873/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How landlord-friendly is Amherst, WI?

WI ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Amherst generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Does house hacking make sense in Amherst, WI?

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

How much rent can I charge in Amherst, WI?

Rental rates in Amherst, WI average $873/mo. Tenant demand and $368K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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