Real Estate Investing in Mercer, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,396 • Iron County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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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  • High vacancy: 63.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.7% 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 $321,649
Avg Monthly Rent $1,035
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Mercer Real Estate

Mercer (Wisconsin) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Mercer 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.

plainly Mercer's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Mercer a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$321,649
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Mercer, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercer, WI

What do rentals go for in Mercer, WI?

Rents in Mercer, WI run near $1,035/mo. Compared with median home prices of $322K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the smart move for investors in Mercer, WI?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Mercer, WI. With home values at $322K and rents near $1,035/mo, other strategies can work but produce consistent rather than outsized returns.

What kind of market is Mercer, WI for investors?

Mercer, WI rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $322K and rents near $1,035/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Does Mercer, WI favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, Mercer, WI rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Are there empty rentals in Mercer, WI?

Mercer, WI carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $1,035/mo.

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