Real Estate Investing in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 69,804

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ 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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $308,005
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Manitowoc County Real Estate

Across Manitowoc County's 8 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Manitowoc is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Demographics in Manitowoc show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$308,005
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Manitowoc, 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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Cities in Manitowoc County

ZIP Codes in Manitowoc County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manitowoc County

Should investors consider, WI?

, WI posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $308K and average rents around $972/mo. That combination puts it in the durable tier for investor interest.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, WI?

Occupancy in, WI runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $972/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What do landlords charge for rent in, WI?

The typical rental in, WI commands about $972/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $308K purchase basis.

Where does, WI sit compared to WI statewide?

, WI measures broadly in line with the WI state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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