Jones County, Iowa Housing Market
In Jones County, Iowa, the median home value is $184,800, with a median monthly rent of $784. This places Jones County at #1575 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $1,006
- Establishments: 597
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 18
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,087 (avg $75,943)
- Outflow: 7,810 (avg $76,160)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Jones County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52205 | 199.6 | -1.10% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jones County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,800 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jones County is 8.0% above the Iowa state average and 18.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $784/month is 5.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Jones County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Jones County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels County | Montana | $184,800 | $581 |
| Polk County | Texas | $184,800 | $987 |
| Costilla County | Colorado | $184,700 | $927 |
| Yates County | New York | $184,700 | $834 |
| Cedar County | Nebraska | $185,000 | $716 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | $186,300 | $836 | 72.3% |
| Woodbury County | $183,200 | $981 | 68.2% |
| Chickasaw County | $182,600 | $738 | 80.9% |
| Muscatine County | $182,100 | $971 | 73.9% |
| Black Hawk County | $188,900 | $989 | 66.2% |
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).