Dickinson County, Iowa Housing Market
In Dickinson County, Iowa, the median home value is $270,700, with a median monthly rent of $922. This places Dickinson County at #779 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $904
- Establishments: 893
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 78
- Multi-family: 39
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,182 (avg $105,373)
- Outflow: 7,480 (avg $104,468)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Dickinson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51351 | 298.1 | +10.39% | 2025 |
| 2 | 51360 | 287.4 | +4.67% | 2025 |
| 3 | 51334 | 226.9 | +1.73% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dickinson County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,700 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.5 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dickinson County is 58.3% above the Iowa state average and 18.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $922/month is 10.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dickinson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | Minnesota | $271,000 | $982 |
| Nicollet County | Minnesota | $270,300 | $970 |
| Monroe County | Georgia | $271,200 | $943 |
| Columbia County | Washington | $271,200 | $985 |
| Orange County | Vermont | $271,300 | $1,173 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | $269,600 | $973 | 82.3% |
| Polk County | $262,100 | $1,149 | 67.4% |
| Winneshiek County | $259,200 | $861 | 74.2% |
| Story County | $258,700 | $1,018 | 55.5% |
| Sioux County | $250,100 | $908 | 76.1% |
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).