Hamilton County, Iowa Housing Market
In Hamilton County, Iowa, the median home value is $156,400, with a median monthly rent of $877. This places Hamilton County at #2106 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #55 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: $1,058
- Establishments: 435
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 7
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,051 (avg $86,472)
- Outflow: 5,765 (avg $88,075)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Hamilton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50595 | 175.9 | +13.32% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Hamilton County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,400 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.4% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.9 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hamilton County is 8.6% below the Iowa state average and 31.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $877/month is 5.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.9, buying a home in Hamilton 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.
Hamilton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | Illinois | $156,400 | $930 |
| Pulaski County | Indiana | $156,400 | $772 |
| Warren County | Mississippi | $156,400 | $888 |
| Chaves County | New Mexico | $156,400 | $867 |
| Bennett County | South Dakota | $156,400 | $617 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | $156,300 | $798 | 81.3% |
| Ringgold County | $156,200 | $710 | 78.5% |
| Humboldt County | $155,800 | $744 | 77.2% |
| Greene County | $155,400 | $781 | 76.4% |
| Mahaska County | $157,800 | $793 | 68.0% |
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).