Real Estate Investing in Redgranite, Wisconsin (54970)

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Waushara County • Population: 3,916 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 54970 (Redgranite, WI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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 vacancy: 22.5% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $212,406
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $63,516
% Renters 17.7%

Market Analysis: 54970 Redgranite

ZIP 54970 in Redgranite, WI carries a notable set of headwinds. Home values near $212K and rents of $873/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

Rent of $873/mo on a $212K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 54970 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Nearby ZIPs in Redgranite have seen price recovery that 54970 has not matched. Waushara County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Employment concentration in 54970 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

Strategically, 54970 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Redgranite:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 75/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+10.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/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)

$226K$195K$164K$133K$101K$70KMar 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 54970 Compare?

Metric 54970 Redgranite Wisconsin
Home Value $212,406 $212,406 $320,446
5-Year CAGR 7.1% 7.1% 7.3%
Avg Rent $873 $873 -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.1%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $212,406
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 20.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 10.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +10.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲

🏠 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
22.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 54970

Population: 3,916

💰 Median Household Income
$63,516
This area
$63,516
State
$73,177
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
17.7%
This area
17.7%
State
22.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.1%
This area
1.1%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
8.5%
This area
8.5%
State
17.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.7 years
This area
47.7 years
State
35.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
22.5%
This area
22.5%
State
17.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 82.3%
Black/African American 10.3%
Other/Mixed 6.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
👶 Under 18
14.1%
This area
14.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.0%
This area
21.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.7%
This area
6.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 54970

C+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.5:1 Avg Class Size
$12,854 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Redgranite Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
120 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
💰
$17,013 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

Redgranite Correctional Institute

📚 Grade 12 High School Limited Data
💰
$8,695 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are home prices like in Redgranite, WI?

Median home price in Redgranite, WI is near $212K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Redgranite, WI?

For rental operators, Redgranite, WI rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Are there empty rentals in Redgranite, WI?

Vacancy in Redgranite, WI is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $873/mo.

How much rent can I charge in Redgranite, WI?

Rents in Redgranite, WI run near $873/mo. Compared with median home prices of $212K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How strong is the working-renter base in Redgranite, WI?

Tenant demand in Redgranite, WI is solid. The local workforce $873/mo rents across most rental classes.

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