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Market MapIowaBremer

Bremer County

IowaPopulation: 25,012
70
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#59 in Iowa (99 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$258,914
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,553/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
70/100
70
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
82/100

Based on 3.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
75/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
25,012
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
WoodburyIA
71$197,193$1,1647.08%BuyView
SiouxIA
71$297,233Est. pending—BuyView
PlymouthIA
71$275,086Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentBremerIA
70$258,914Est. pending—Buy
MarshallIA
70$185,274$9616.23%BuyView
Des MoinesIA
70$139,905$8307.11%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyBremer offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Bremer County in Iowa scores 70/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Bremer with stronger cash flow

  • Des Moines County for cash-flow rentals
  • Woodbury County for cash-flow rentals
  • Marshall County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Bremer

  • Des Moines County, lower entry price
  • Marshall County, lower entry price
  • Woodbury County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Bremer vs Marshall for rentals
  • Bremer vs Des Moines for rentals
  • Bremer vs Woodbury for rentals
All counties in Iowa →

Rent vs buy in Iowa cities

Rent vs buy in Des Moines, IAMedian $274,734 · rent $1,209/moRent vs buy in Cedar Rapids, IAMedian $228,475 · rent $1,072/moRent vs buy in Davenport, IAMedian $233,631 · rent $1,060/moAll Iowa citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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