Real Estate Investing in Shawano, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 16,761 • Shawano County

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Should you buy in Shawano, 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: 20.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.6% 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 $260,856
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Shawano Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Shawano has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Demographics in Shawano show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is subdued relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$260,856
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
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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
0
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 Shawano, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawano, WI

How much is rent in Shawano, WI?

Shawano, WI rentals go for roughly $873/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $261K acquisition costs.

How strong is tenant demand in Shawano, WI?

Shawano, WI draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $873/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Shawano in WI worth investing in?

Our data puts Shawano, WI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $261K and rents around $873/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are there empty rentals in Shawano, WI?

Shawano, WI sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader WI rental market.

How viable is house hacking in Shawano, WI?

House hacking in Shawano, WI is a challenging. With home values around $261K and rents at $873/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

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