Real Estate Investing in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

7 ZIP codes • Population: 17,493

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (41/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 28.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

What’s happening in Ashland County, WI?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $217,898
Avg Monthly Rent $883
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Ashland County Real Estate

With 17,493 residents across 7 cities, Ashland County shows subdued fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Ashland's 7 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Ashland County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in Ashland County, WI. Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in Ashland County, WI?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Avg Home Value
$217,898
Avg Monthly Rent
$883
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Ashland County

1 College 485 Students
C
Northland College
4-Year Private Β· 485 students

Cities in Ashland County

ZIP Codes in Ashland County, WI

Screen every market in Ashland County

Filter this county’s ZIPs by cap rate, vacancy, appreciation and 30+ more criteria, and export your shortlist to CSV — with the Investor plan ($19/mo). Add weekly alerts when these markets move with Investor Pro+.

View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland County

What are home prices like in, WI?

Median home price in, WI is near $218K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Are rents high in, WI?

Rents in, WI run near $883/mo. Compared with median home prices of $218K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is the tenant base reliable in, WI?

The renter base in, WI is reasonable for the $883/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

How strong is, WI for real estate investors?

, WI scores 2.6/5 for investability. Home values sit at $218K and rents near $883/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate Ashland County, WI.

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.