Iowa County, Iowa Housing Market
In Iowa County, Iowa, the median home value is $193,900, with a median monthly rent of $686. This places Iowa County at #1467 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $978
- Establishments: 674
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,912 (avg $78,911)
- Outflow: 6,617 (avg $79,569)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Iowa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52322 | 255.0 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 52361 | 212.8 | +3.64% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Iowa County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,900 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $686 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Iowa County is 13.4% above the Iowa state average and 14.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $686/month is 17.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Iowa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscogee County | Georgia | $193,900 | $1,106 |
| Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | $193,900 | $928 |
| San Juan County | New Mexico | $193,800 | $956 |
| Shawano County | Wisconsin | $194,000 | $821 |
| DeKalb County | Indiana | $194,100 | $861 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawattamie County | $195,700 | $1,018 | 69.9% |
| Grundy County | $198,800 | $774 | 84.5% |
| Black Hawk County | $188,900 | $989 | 66.2% |
| Jasper County | $186,300 | $836 | 72.3% |
| Jones County | $184,800 | $784 | 80.6% |
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).