Fayette County, Iowa Housing Market
In Fayette County, Iowa, the median home value is $136,800, with a median monthly rent of $881. This places Fayette County at #2406 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #75 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: $981
- Establishments: 624
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 19
- Multi-family: 11
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,703 (avg $66,281)
- Outflow: 7,378 (avg $66,881)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Fayette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52175 | 179.8 | -2.52% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fayette County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,800 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.9 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fayette County is 20.0% below the Iowa state average and 39.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $881/month is 5.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.9, buying a home in Fayette 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.
Fayette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | Kansas | $136,700 | $913 |
| Grant County | Nebraska | $136,700 | $867 |
| Crawford County | Ohio | $136,700 | $794 |
| Glades County | Florida | $137,000 | $886 |
| Toombs County | Georgia | $137,000 | $768 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines County | $136,500 | $904 | 74.6% |
| Winnebago County | $135,000 | $717 | 70.6% |
| Hancock County | $141,400 | $736 | 82.5% |
| Lee County | $141,400 | $835 | 76.3% |
| Sac County | $141,400 | $722 | 78.0% |
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).