Chickasaw County, Iowa Housing Market
In Chickasaw County, Iowa, the median home value is $182,600, with a median monthly rent of $738. This places Chickasaw County at #1599 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 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: $1,171
- Establishments: 380
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 8
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,833 (avg $90,917)
- Outflow: 4,746 (avg $91,710)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Chickasaw County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50659 | 237.9 | +13.91% | 2025 |
| 2 | 50616 | 204.3 | +6.13% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Chickasaw County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,600 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.9% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Chickasaw County is 6.8% above the Iowa state average and 19.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $738/month is 11.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Chickasaw County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida County | New York | $182,600 | $944 |
| Yoakum County | Texas | $182,600 | $973 |
| McIntosh County | Georgia | $182,700 | $800 |
| Warren County | Indiana | $182,500 | $830 |
| Crawford County | Arkansas | $182,800 | $851 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine County | $182,100 | $971 | 73.9% |
| Woodbury County | $183,200 | $981 | 68.2% |
| Jones County | $184,800 | $784 | 80.6% |
| Guthrie County | $180,100 | $845 | 84.0% |
| Jasper County | $186,300 | $836 | 72.3% |
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).