Clarke County, Iowa Housing Market
In Clarke County, Iowa, the median home value is $161,100, with a median monthly rent of $931. This places Clarke County at #1997 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #49 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: $994
- Establishments: 221
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 136
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,786 (avg $60,665)
- Outflow: 3,522 (avg $61,323)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Clarke County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50213 | 189.5 | -14.30% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clarke County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,100 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $931 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.3% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.4 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clarke County is 5.8% below the Iowa state average and 29.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $931/month is 11.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.4, buying a home in Clarke 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.
Clarke County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.3%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County | Mississippi | $161,100 | $936 |
| Blair County | Pennsylvania | $161,100 | $885 |
| Henry County | Alabama | $161,000 | $769 |
| Chilton County | Alabama | $161,300 | $871 |
| Madison County | Indiana | $161,300 | $939 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | $160,600 | $850 | 74.5% |
| Adair County | $160,400 | $799 | 73.9% |
| Davis County | $161,900 | $868 | 83.3% |
| Buena Vista County | $159,500 | $894 | 73.2% |
| Jefferson County | $163,400 | $883 | 67.7% |
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).