Real Estate Investing in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 55,849

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 13.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $287,970
Avg Monthly Rent $950
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Waupaca County Real Estate

Across Waupaca County's 10 ZIPs, the picture is subdued β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$287,970
Avg Monthly Rent
$950
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (WI)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Appleton, WI metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
26%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Waupaca County

ZIP Codes in Waupaca County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waupaca County

How much rent can I charge in, WI?

Rental rates in, WI average $950/mo. Tenant demand and $288K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Are renters plentiful in, WI?

Expect a solid tenant pool in, WI. The rental market absorbs $950/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Should investors consider, WI?

, WI clocks in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $288K and average rents around $950/mo. That combination puts it in the impressive tier for investor interest.

Does, WI favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, WI rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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