Real Estate Investing in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 144,255

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 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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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $318,857
Avg Monthly Rent $1,226
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Winnebago County Real Estate

Winnebago County is one of those Wisconsin regions where numbers warn before they reward. 6 cities, 144,255 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Winnebago's 9 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 144,255 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Winnebago a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$318,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,226
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Winnebago County

1 College 13,761 Students 701 Off-Campus Renters
C+
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
4-Year Public Β· 13,761 students
πŸ“ ~701 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 701 students living off-campus, Winnebago County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Winnebago County

ZIP Codes in Winnebago County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winnebago County

Is rental property easy to operate in, WI?

WI law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What is the investability score for, WI?

With a 2.9/5 investability score, WI ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $319K and rents of $1,226/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are renters plentiful in, WI?

The tenant pool in, WI is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,226/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is, WI above average for WI?

Against the WI average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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