Kossuth County, Iowa Housing Market
In Kossuth County, Iowa, the median home value is $148,300, with a median monthly rent of $859. This places Kossuth County at #2265 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #66 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: $1,036
- Establishments: 582
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,329 (avg $80,465)
- Outflow: 5,973 (avg $82,356)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Kossuth County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50511 | 206.3 | +7.00% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kossuth County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,300 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.4 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kossuth County is 13.3% below the Iowa state average and 34.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $859/month is 3.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.4, buying a home in Kossuth 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.
Kossuth County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County | Texas | $148,200 | $1,037 |
| Vigo County | Indiana | $148,500 | $924 |
| McLean County | Kentucky | $148,500 | $641 |
| Emporia city | Virginia | $148,500 | $1,037 |
| Tama County | Iowa | $148,600 | $872 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tama County | $148,600 | $872 | 76.0% |
| Howard County | $147,800 | $713 | 77.4% |
| Louisa County | $150,100 | $775 | 80.3% |
| Cass County | $150,300 | $777 | 71.6% |
| Worth County | $145,800 | $758 | 83.2% |
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).