Audubon County, Iowa Housing Market
In Audubon County, Iowa, the median home value is $121,900, with a median monthly rent of $759. This places Audubon County at #2602 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #87 within Iowa.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,045
- Establishments: 210
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 7
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,307 (avg $71,829)
- Outflow: 2,183 (avg $73,311)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Audubon County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50022 | 199.9 | +6.46% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,900 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $759 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.2% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.4 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Audubon County is 28.7% below the Iowa state average and 46.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $759/month is 8.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.4, buying a home in Audubon County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Audubon County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.2%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | Georgia | $121,900 | $879 |
| Massac County | Illinois | $121,900 | $756 |
| St. Lawrence County | New York | $121,900 | $818 |
| Ford County | Illinois | $122,000 | $923 |
| Union County | Iowa | $122,000 | $721 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | $122,000 | $721 | 72.1% |
| Montgomery County | $121,400 | $814 | 69.1% |
| Hardin County | $122,500 | $795 | 73.6% |
| Osceola County | $122,600 | $797 | 77.9% |
| Palo Alto County | $123,200 | $638 | 77.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).