Dallas County, Iowa Housing Market
In Dallas County, Iowa, the median home value is $355,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,311. This places Dallas County at #396 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 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: $1,572
- Establishments: 3,592
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 665
- Multi-family: 210
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 44,242 (avg $138,682)
- Outflow: 40,664 (avg $143,620)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Dallas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50063 | 233.3 | -1.43% | 2025 |
| 2 | 50072 | 214.3 | -9.37% | 2025 |
| 3 | 50261 | 235.8 | +9.19% | 2025 |
| 4 | 50109 | 227.7 | -1.52% | 2025 |
| 5 | 50069 | 255.7 | -1.61% | 2025 |
| 6 | 50111 | 207.6 | -1.30% | 2025 |
| 7 | 50266 | 199.8 | +2.12% | 2025 |
| 8 | 50323 | 176.2 | +3.58% | 2025 |
| 9 | 50325 | 201.5 | +1.78% | 2025 |
| 10 | 50263 | 195.1 | -1.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dallas County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,600 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,311 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dallas County is 107.9% above the Iowa state average and 56.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,311/month is 57.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dallas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maury County | Tennessee | $355,700 | $1,300 |
| Pinellas County | Florida | $355,100 | $1,642 |
| Cabarrus County | North Carolina | $354,800 | $1,414 |
| Llano County | Texas | $356,500 | $998 |
| Isle of Wight County | Virginia | $356,500 | $1,359 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | $308,600 | $1,122 | 59.4% |
| Dickinson County | $270,700 | $922 | 77.5% |
| Warren County | $269,600 | $973 | 82.3% |
| Polk County | $262,100 | $1,149 | 67.4% |
| Winneshiek County | $259,200 | $861 | 74.2% |
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).