Real Estate Investing in Vilas County, Wisconsin

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11 ZIP codes • Population: 25,994

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ 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
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  • High vacancy: 55.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $422,459
Avg Monthly Rent $965
ZIP Codes 11

Investing in Vilas County Real Estate

Vilas County (WI) covers 11 ZIPs and 11 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been sluggish across most of the geography.

Across Vilas's 11 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Vilas β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$422,459
Avg Monthly Rent
$965
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
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Cities in Vilas County

ZIP Codes in Vilas County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vilas County

What are rental rates like in, WI?

Rents in, WI run near $965/mo. Compared with median home prices of $422K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the typical renter like in, WI?

Tenant demand in, WI is solid. The local workforce $965/mo rents across most rental classes.

How does, WI rate as a rental market?

Investors tracking, WI will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $422K median home values and $965/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

Are eviction rules reasonable in, WI?

, WI operates under WI law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect measured treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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