Jasper County, Iowa Housing Market
In Jasper County, Iowa, the median home value is $186,300, with a median monthly rent of $836. This places Jasper County at #1557 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $991
- Establishments: 902
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 30
- Multi-family: 50
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,864 (avg $74,008)
- Outflow: 14,265 (avg $74,652)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Jasper County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50028 | 238.7 | -6.42% | 2025 |
| 2 | 50054 | 243.4 | -7.73% | 2025 |
| 3 | 50169 | 210.2 | +3.53% | 2025 |
| 4 | 50170 | 228.0 | +1.83% | 2025 |
| 5 | 50228 | 221.8 | +9.03% | 2025 |
| 6 | 50237 | 260.8 | +8.67% | 2025 |
| 7 | 50112 | 213.2 | +10.71% | 2025 |
| 8 | 50161 | 225.3 | +3.18% | 2025 |
| 9 | 50208 | 194.4 | +1.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jasper County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $186,300 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.3% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jasper County is 8.9% above the Iowa state average and 18.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $836/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Jasper County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Jasper County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark County | Ohio | $186,400 | $909 |
| Hocking County | Ohio | $186,400 | $808 |
| Leon County | Texas | $186,400 | $907 |
| Campbell County | Tennessee | $186,500 | $716 |
| Wilson County | North Carolina | $186,000 | $953 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | $184,800 | $784 | 80.6% |
| Black Hawk County | $188,900 | $989 | 66.2% |
| Woodbury County | $183,200 | $981 | 68.2% |
| Chickasaw County | $182,600 | $738 | 80.9% |
| Muscatine County | $182,100 | $971 | 73.9% |
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).