Cedar County, Iowa Housing Market
In Cedar County, Iowa, the median home value is $211,300, with a median monthly rent of $879. This places Cedar County at #1291 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $1,009
- Establishments: 540
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 22
- Multi-family: 45
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,956 (avg $78,031)
- Outflow: 7,604 (avg $78,369)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Cedar County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52776 | 196.3 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 52778 | 229.5 | +9.00% | 2025 |
| 3 | 52358 | 207.3 | +0.43% | 2025 |
| 4 | 52333 | 226.5 | +7.01% | 2025 |
| 5 | 52253 | 214.2 | +15.21% | 2025 |
| 6 | 52772 | 230.4 | +5.75% | 2025 |
| 7 | 52255 | 164.1 | — | 2024 |
| 8 | 52306 | 171.1 | -16.34% | 2022 |
| 9 | 52747 | 166.8 | +1.15% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cedar County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,300 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cedar County is 23.5% above the Iowa state average and 7.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $879/month is 5.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Cedar County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | Texas | $211,300 | $1,048 |
| Nome Census Area | Alaska | $211,200 | $1,394 |
| McPherson County | Kansas | $211,200 | $916 |
| Carbon County | Pennsylvania | $211,400 | $994 |
| Waupaca County | Wisconsin | $211,400 | $852 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | $212,400 | $845 | 80.0% |
| Poweshiek County | $209,300 | $883 | 71.2% |
| Linn County | $214,300 | $945 | 73.5% |
| Benton County | $208,200 | $826 | 85.0% |
| Washington County | $203,900 | $879 | 74.0% |
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).