Real Estate Investing in Marion, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,756 • Waupaca County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

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: 17.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $252,145
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Marion Real Estate

Across Marion's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $252K median values, $873/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

Transaction volume in Marion has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

The 0% renter share in Marion 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 Shawano, WI

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Avg Home Value
$252,145
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Shawano, WI metro

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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 — Shawano, WI metro
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Days to pending
5.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Marion, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion, WI

What approach is best for Marion, WI real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Marion, WI is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

How much do tenants pay in Marion, WI?

Expect rents around $873/mo per month in Marion, WI. With home values at $252K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What are vacancy rates like in Marion, WI?

Vacancy in Marion, WI is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $873/mo.

Does house hacking make sense in Marion, WI?

House hacking in Marion, WI is reasonable to execute. Prices around $252K and rents of $873/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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

Tenant demand in Marion, WI is solid. The local workforce $873/mo rents across most rental classes.

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