Real Estate Investing in Highland, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,787 • Iowa County

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Should you buy in Highland, WI? 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: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $304,911
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Highland Real Estate

Highland, WI covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

Market conditions in Highland are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Highland 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
$304,911
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
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 Highland, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland, WI

Is Highland in WI worth investing in?

Highland, WI rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $305K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How should investors approach Highland, WI?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Highland, WI best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $305K price point.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Highland, WI?

Highland, WI vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is Highland, WI a friendly market for rental owners?

Rental owners in Highland, WI deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What do landlords charge for rent in Highland, WI?

The typical rental in Highland, WI commands about $873/mo monthly. That rent profile predictable cash flow against the $305K purchase basis.

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