Keokuk County, Iowa Housing Market
In Keokuk County, Iowa, the median home value is $118,700, with a median monthly rent of $828. This places Keokuk County at #2660 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #92 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: 268
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,901 (avg $63,660)
- Outflow: 3,714 (avg $64,530)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Keokuk County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52501 | 204.7 | +0.21% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Keokuk County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,700 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $828 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.3% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.9 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Keokuk County is 30.6% below the Iowa state average and 47.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $828/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.9, buying a home in Keokuk 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.
Keokuk County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | Kentucky | $118,700 | $681 |
| Calhoun County | Iowa | $118,800 | $723 |
| Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | $118,800 | $839 |
| Roosevelt County | Montana | $118,800 | $705 |
| Wise County | Virginia | $118,600 | $790 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | $118,800 | $723 | 80.5% |
| Wright County | $119,600 | $790 | 77.0% |
| Taylor County | $117,200 | $765 | 77.9% |
| Lucas County | $120,200 | $709 | 78.8% |
| Montgomery County | $121,400 | $814 | 69.1% |
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).