Ida County, Iowa Housing Market
In Ida County, Iowa, the median home value is $108,900, with a median monthly rent of $696. This places Ida County at #2813 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #98 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: $1,229
- Establishments: 271
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,807 (avg $89,960)
- Outflow: 2,680 (avg $92,112)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Ida County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51445 | 158.4 | -2.10% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ida County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,900 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $696 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.9% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.0 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ida County is 36.3% below the Iowa state average and 52.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $696/month is 16.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.0, buying a home in Ida 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.
Ida County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.9%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | Nevada | $108,900 | $1,320 |
| Mississippi County | Missouri | $109,000 | $762 |
| Keya Paha County | Nebraska | $108,800 | $875 |
| Upton County | Texas | $109,000 | $720 |
| Iron County | Michigan | $109,100 | $716 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | $111,300 | $659 | 80.9% |
| Decatur County | $113,900 | $611 | 69.7% |
| Emmet County | $114,100 | $733 | 79.4% |
| Van Buren County | $114,600 | $622 | 81.6% |
| Taylor County | $117,200 | $765 | 77.9% |
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).