Jefferson County, Iowa Housing Market
In Jefferson County, Iowa, the median home value is $163,400, with a median monthly rent of $883. This places Jefferson County at #1942 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #47 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: $1,125
- Establishments: 723
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,457 (avg $70,434)
- Outflow: 6,025 (avg $70,910)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Jefferson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52556 | 217.9 | +0.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jefferson County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.7% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.4 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jefferson County is 4.5% below the Iowa state average and 28.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $883/month is 6.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in Jefferson County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Jefferson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | Indiana | $163,400 | $682 |
| Union County | Mississippi | $163,400 | $865 |
| Wyandot County | Ohio | $163,400 | $827 |
| Rusk County | Wisconsin | $163,400 | $874 |
| Marion County | Arkansas | $163,300 | $795 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | $164,000 | $783 | 77.8% |
| Henry County | $164,300 | $820 | 74.1% |
| Davis County | $161,900 | $868 | 83.3% |
| Butler County | $165,400 | $812 | 84.1% |
| Clarke County | $161,100 | $931 | 72.3% |
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).