Humboldt County, Iowa Housing Market
In Humboldt County, Iowa, the median home value is $155,800, with a median monthly rent of $744. This places Humboldt County at #2119 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #58 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: $1,075
- Establishments: 315
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 14
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,869 (avg $83,672)
- Outflow: 3,722 (avg $84,550)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Humboldt County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50533 | 213.5 | +18.43% | 2025 |
| 2 | 50548 | 200.0 | +1.66% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Humboldt County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,800 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $744 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.2% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.5 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Humboldt County is 8.9% below the Iowa state average and 31.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $744/month is 10.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Humboldt County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Humboldt County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Mississippi | $155,800 | $760 |
| Washington County | Illinois | $155,700 | $818 |
| Clay County | Kansas | $155,900 | $937 |
| Washington Parish | Louisiana | $155,700 | $774 |
| Dixon County | Nebraska | $155,900 | $689 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold County | $156,200 | $710 | 78.5% |
| Greene County | $155,400 | $781 | 76.4% |
| Monroe County | $156,300 | $798 | 81.3% |
| Hamilton County | $156,400 | $877 | 73.4% |
| Fremont County | $154,400 | $746 | 78.3% |
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).