Floyd County, Iowa Housing Market
In Floyd County, Iowa, the median home value is $143,500, with a median monthly rent of $745. This places Floyd County at #2320 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #70 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: $1,097
- Establishments: 427
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 37
- Multi-family: 40
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,400 (avg $72,452)
- Outflow: 6,010 (avg $73,867)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Floyd County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50461 | 249.4 | +6.13% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Floyd County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,500 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.1 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Floyd County is 16.1% below the Iowa state average and 37.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $745/month is 10.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Floyd County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Floyd County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale County | Alabama | $143,500 | $889 |
| Beckham County | Oklahoma | $143,500 | $904 |
| Yell County | Arkansas | $143,600 | $735 |
| Fountain County | Indiana | $143,400 | $843 |
| Big Horn County | Montana | $143,400 | $697 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monona County | $142,900 | $855 | 75.7% |
| Marshall County | $145,500 | $885 | 75.0% |
| 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).