Real Estate Investing in Stevens Point, Wisconsin

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 36,985 • Portage County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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

6.0% 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 $320,014
Avg Monthly Rent $1,125
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Stevens Point Real Estate

Stevens Point, WI covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are soft — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

Transaction volume in Stevens Point has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Stevens Point — 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 Stevens Point, WI

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Avg Home Value
$320,014
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,125
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Stevens Point, WI metro

0/10
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
0
Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Stevens Point

1 College 8,109 Students 300 Off-Campus Renters
C+
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
4-Year Public · 8,109 students
📍 ~300 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Stevens Point, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stevens Point, WI

How should investors approach Stevens Point, WI?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Stevens Point, WI. With home values at $320K and rents near $1,125/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

How strict are landlord regulations in Stevens Point, WI?

Stevens Point, WI falls under WI landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Stevens Point, WI?

Stevens Point, WI draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,125/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Stevens Point, WI suited for a house hack?

House hacking in Stevens Point, WI is reasonable to execute. Prices around $320K and rents of $1,125/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Stevens Point, WI?

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

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