Real Estate Investing in Friendship, Wisconsin (53934)

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Adams County • Population: 4,404 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 53934 (Friendship, WI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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
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  • High vacancy: 50.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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 $225,779
Avg Monthly Rent $918
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $43,188
% Renters 15.3%

Market Analysis: 53934 Friendship

Investors eyeing 53934 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $226K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $226K asset, 53934 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

ZIP 53934's metrics run below Adams County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

The demographic picture in 53934 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Friendship averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

New investors are better served looking at Friendship's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 53934. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Friendship:

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 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $918/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.
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Property Strategy for 53934

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+12.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$89,840/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $188,012 $1,020 3.9% +12.2% $94,006
3BR $269,521 $1,300 3.5% +11.7% $89,840

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$241K$206K$172K$138K$104K$70KApr 2009Dec 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 53934 Compare?

Metric 53934 Friendship Wisconsin
Home Value $225,779 $225,779 $320,446
5-Year CAGR 8.2% 8.2% 7.3%
Avg Rent $918 $918 -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.2%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $225,779
Monthly Rent $918
Price-to-Rent 20.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 11.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). 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
50.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.2%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 53934

Population: 4,404

💰 Median Household Income
$43,188
This area
$43,188
State
$73,177
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
15.3%
This area
15.3%
State
22.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.0%
This area
1.0%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
11.4%
This area
11.4%
State
17.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
58.1 years
This area
58.1 years
State
35.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
50.0%
This area
50.0%
State
17.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.3%
Other/Mixed 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Black/African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
👶 Under 18
13.2%
This area
13.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
35.0%
This area
35.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.9%
This area
9.9%
USA
11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Friendship, WI stack up for property investment?

Yes - Friendship, WI a 3.0/5 investability score. With $226K home prices against $918/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are there empty rentals in Friendship, WI?

Friendship, WI sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader WI rental market.

What do rentals go for in Friendship, WI?

Rental rates in Friendship, WI average $918/mo. Tenant demand and $226K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Friendship, WI?

For house hackers, Friendship, WI is a challenging. The $918/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $226K property.

What strategy should investors use in Friendship, WI?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Friendship, WI. With home values at $226K and rents near $918/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

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