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Market MapIowaPlymouth

Plymouth County

IowaPopulation: 25,621
68
/100
Buy
#181 of 1,000 counties
#62 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

$291,359
Median Home Price
27% above national median
$17,605/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
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
68/100
68
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%)
68/100

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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
25,621
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
CurrentPlymouthIA
68$291,359Est. pending—Buy
JohnsonIA
68$297,138$1,7567.09%BuyView
CalhounIA
68$139,624Est. pending—BuyView
DelawareIA
67$225,426Est. pending—BuyView
PottawattamieIA
67$232,170$1,2906.67%BuyView
ClarkeIA
67$189,690$1,1187.07%BuyView

The Bottom Line

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

Plymouth County in Iowa scores 68/100, ranking #181 of 1,000 US counties (top 23%). 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 Plymouth with stronger cash flow

  • Johnson County for cash-flow rentals
  • Clarke County for cash-flow rentals
  • Pottawattamie County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Plymouth

  • Calhoun County, lower entry price
  • Clarke County, lower entry price
  • Delaware County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Plymouth vs Johnson for rentals
  • Plymouth vs Calhoun for rentals
  • Plymouth vs Delaware for rentals
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