Clayton County, Iowa Housing Market
In Clayton County, Iowa, the median home value is $168,500, with a median monthly rent of $790. This places Clayton County at #1835 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #42 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: $1,023
- Establishments: 557
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 53
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,396 (avg $70,926)
- Outflow: 7,130 (avg $70,643)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Clayton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52076 | 230.4 | -6.08% | 2025 |
| 2 | 52073 | 247.2 | +27.84% | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clayton County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,500 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.8 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clayton County is 1.5% below the Iowa state average and 26.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $790/month is 5.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Clayton County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Clayton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Bluff County | Nebraska | $168,500 | $909 |
| Carter County | Oklahoma | $168,500 | $980 |
| Cherokee County | Oklahoma | $168,500 | $831 |
| Ozark County | Missouri | $168,600 | $631 |
| Laclede County | Missouri | $168,400 | $809 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo County | $166,400 | $850 | 70.4% |
| Butler County | $165,400 | $812 | 84.1% |
| Allamakee County | $172,300 | $796 | 79.6% |
| Henry County | $164,300 | $820 | 74.1% |
| Shelby County | $164,000 | $783 | 77.8% |
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).