Calhoun County, Iowa Housing Market
In Calhoun County, Iowa, the median home value is $118,800, with a median monthly rent of $723. This places Calhoun County at #2657 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #91 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: $972
- Establishments: 282
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,867 (avg $72,199)
- Outflow: 3,709 (avg $72,767)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Calhoun County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50563 | 228.7 | +1.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Calhoun County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,800 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.7 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Calhoun County is 30.5% below the Iowa state average and 47.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $723/month is 13.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.7, buying a home in Calhoun 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.
Calhoun County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | $118,800 | $839 |
| Roosevelt County | Montana | $118,800 | $705 |
| Winston County | Alabama | $118,900 | $803 |
| Keokuk County | Iowa | $118,700 | $828 |
| Knox County | Kentucky | $118,700 | $681 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk County | $118,700 | $828 | 81.3% |
| Wright County | $119,600 | $790 | 77.0% |
| Lucas County | $120,200 | $709 | 78.8% |
| Taylor County | $117,200 | $765 | 77.9% |
| Montgomery County | $121,400 | $814 | 69.1% |
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).