Real Estate Investing in Ixonia, Wisconsin (53036)

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Jefferson • Population: 3,483 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 53036 (Ixonia, WI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 33.1 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $478,866
Avg Monthly Rent $1,206
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,467
% Renters 18.4%

Market Analysis: 53036 Ixonia

This part of Jefferson is not an easy win. The 53036 ZIP reflects softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Rent of $1,206/mo on a $479K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 53036 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Regionally, 53036 sits on the difficult end of the WI spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Resident income in 53036 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

The right play in 53036 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Ixonia:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,206/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$504K$430K$357K$283K$209K$135KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 53036 Compare?

Metric 53036 Ixonia Wisconsin
Home Value $478,866 $478,866 $320,446
5-Year CAGR 8.5% 8.5% 7.3%
Avg Rent $1,206 $1,206 -
Cap Rate 2.0% 2.0% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.5%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $478,866
Monthly Rent $1,206
Price-to-Rent 33.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.0%
Cap Rate 2.0%
5-Year IRR 10.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 53036

Population: 3,483

💰 Median Household Income
$82,467
This area
$82,467
State
$73,177
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.4%
This area
18.4%
State
22.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.8%
This area
1.8%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
32.0%
This area
32.0%
State
17.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.3 years
This area
41.3 years
State
35.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.8%
This area
2.8%
State
17.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.7%
Other/Mixed 1.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Black/African American 0.4%
👶 Under 18
21.4%
This area
21.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.6%
This area
21.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.1%
This area
2.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 53036

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
11.5:1 Avg Class Size
$15,955 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Ixonia Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
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265 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
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$15,955 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby
C+
Maranatha Baptist University
977 students · 8.2 mi
C
Nashotah House
125 students · 9.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Ixonia, WI?

Expect median prices around $479K in Ixonia, WI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Are tenants stable in Ixonia, WI?

Ixonia, WI draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,206/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is WI a landlord-friendly state?

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

Is Ixonia, WI suited for a house hack?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Ixonia, WI reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Ixonia, WI?

Rental rates in Ixonia, WI average $1,206/mo. Tenant demand and $479K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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