Real Estate Investing in Plainfield, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,155 • Waushara County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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: 22.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 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 $245,977
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Plainfield Real Estate

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

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

Rents in Plainfield at $873/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.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Stevens Point, WI

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Avg Home Value
$245,977
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Stevens Point, 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 — Stevens Point, WI metro
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Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Plainfield, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plainfield, WI

Do rentals sit vacant long in Plainfield, WI?

Rental vacancy in Plainfield, WI is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What is the median home value in Plainfield, WI?

Expect median prices around $246K in Plainfield, WI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

How strong is Plainfield, WI for real estate investors?

Plainfield, WI rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $246K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is rental property easy to operate in Plainfield, WI?

Landlord-friendliness in Plainfield, WI is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What are rental rates like in Plainfield, WI?

Average rent in Plainfield, WI is approximately $873/mo per month. Against $246K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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