Real Estate Investing in Houlton, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,026 • Saint Croix County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

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.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 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 $552,248
Avg Monthly Rent $1,395
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Houlton Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Wisconsin: Houlton has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

Rents in Houlton at $1,395/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.

Population dynamics in Houlton haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$552,248
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,395
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Houlton, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houlton, WI

Is Houlton, WI landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Houlton, WI is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Houlton, WI?

Tenant quality in Houlton, WI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report even-keeled occupancy at market rents of $1,395/mo.

Are rents high in Houlton, WI?

Rental rates in Houlton, WI average $1,395/mo. Tenant demand and $552K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Does house hacking make sense in Houlton, WI?

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

Are homes affordable in Houlton, WI?

Expect median prices around $552K in Houlton, WI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

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