Real Estate Investing in Warsaw, Minnesota (55087)

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Rice County • Population: 425 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 55087 (Warsaw, MN)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 16.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $268,896
Avg Monthly Rent $1,089
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $121,979
% Renters 5.2%

Market Analysis: 55087 Warsaw

ZIP 55087 inside Rice County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $269K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

The 55087 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

ZIP 55087's metrics run below Rice County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Meanwhile, 425 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. significant returns are possible in 55087, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Warsaw:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,089/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Faribault-Northfield, MN Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Faribault-Northfield, MN metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$277K$254K$231K$208K$185K$162KFeb 2019Nov 2022Jul 2026

📊 How Does 55087 Compare?

Metric 55087 Warsaw Faribault-Northfield, MN Minnesota
Home Value $268,896 $268,896 N/A $340,597
5-Year CAGR 4.7% 4.7% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,089 $1,089 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.7%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $268,896
Monthly Rent $1,089
Price-to-Rent 20.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 7.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 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
16.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
3.0/5
Balanced
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 55087

Population: 425

💰 Median Household Income
$121,979
This area
$121,979
State
$77,168
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
5.2%
This area
5.2%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
State
-3.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
26.3%
This area
26.3%
State
20.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.3 years
This area
43.3 years
State
37.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
16.2%
This area
16.2%
State
17.0%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 86.2%
Other/Mixed 13.8%
Hispanic/Latino 13.3%
👶 Under 18
22.2%
This area
22.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
31.9%
This area
31.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 55087

Nearby Schools (2 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A Very Good

WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN JR.

📚 07 – 08 Middle
📍 23 ANN ST, MORRISTOWN
👥
113 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,916 Per Student
A Very Good

MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY

📚 05 – 06 School
📍 23 ANN ST, MORRISTOWN
👥
118 Students
👨‍🏫
12.1:1 Class Size
💰
$18,916 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home sale price in Warsaw, MN?

Expect median prices around $269K in Warsaw, MN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

What is it like being a landlord in Warsaw, MN?

MN ranks as a balanced state for landlord-tenant law. Warsaw generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How much rent can I charge in Warsaw, MN?

Rents in Warsaw, MN run near $1,089/mo. Compared with median home prices of $269K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Does house hacking make sense in Warsaw, MN?

House hacking in Warsaw, MN is reasonable to execute. Prices around $269K and rents of $1,089/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Warsaw, MN?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Warsaw, MN. The rental market absorbs $1,089/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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