Real Estate Investing in Waterford, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 18,786 • Racine County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

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
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 $460,270
Avg Monthly Rent $1,750
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waterford Real Estate

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

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Waterford is in that category.

Rents in Waterford at $1,750/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.

Demographics in Waterford 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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Best ZIP codes in Racine, WI

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Avg Home Value
$460,270
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,750
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Racine, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Racine, WI metro
0
Days to pending
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

Neighborhoods in Waterford

ZIP Codes in Waterford, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterford, WI

How strong is Waterford, WI for real estate investors?

Our data puts Waterford, WI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $460K and rents around $1,750/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What strategy should investors use in Waterford, WI?

Most investors in Waterford, WI run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Waterford, WI?

Waterford, WI vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How strict are landlord regulations in Waterford, WI?

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

How much rent can I charge in Waterford, WI?

Rental rates in Waterford, WI average $1,750/mo. Tenant demand and $460K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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