Real Estate Investing in Rock County, Wisconsin

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12 ZIP codes • Population: 169,832

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (45/100)

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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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $325,413
Avg Monthly Rent $1,195
ZIP Codes 12

Investing in Rock County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Wisconsin: Rock has 11 cities, 12 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 2.8 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Rock County sits firmly in that category.

Population dynamics in Rock haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$325,413
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,195
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Rock County

4 Colleges 4,048 Students 1,684 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Beloit College
4-Year Private Β· 948 students
C
First Class Cosmetology School
Vocational For-Profit Β· 104 students
C
Blackhawk Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 2,894 students
πŸ“ ~1,684 students rent off-campus
D
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville
Vocational For-Profit Β· 102 students

Investor Insight: With 1,684 students living off-campus, Rock County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Rock County

ZIP Codes in Rock County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock County

How does, WI compare against the broader WI market?

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

Are there empty rentals in, WI?

, WI carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,195/mo.

Where do home prices stand in, WI?

Typical homes in, WI go for around $325K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

What is it like being a landlord in, WI?

The landlord environment in, WI is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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