Real Estate Investing in Middleton, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 29,488 • Dane County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 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 $629,214
Avg Monthly Rent $1,564
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Middleton Real Estate

Middleton in Wisconsin is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Middleton — 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 Madison, WI

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Evans Property Management Services, LLC (PRIMA™) offers pet-friendly apartments and rentals in and around Madison, WI. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$629,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,564
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 Middleton, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middleton, WI

What kind of market is Middleton, WI for investors?

Our data puts Middleton, WI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $629K and rents around $1,564/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Middleton, WI?

Vacancy in Middleton, WI is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,564/mo.

Is Middleton, WI better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Middleton, WI, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Middleton, WI?

Middleton, WI is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $629K price point reasonable to enter.

How landlord-friendly is Middleton, WI?

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

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