Lyon County, Iowa Housing Market
In Lyon County, Iowa, the median home value is $230,000, with a median monthly rent of $843. This places Lyon County at #1078 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $1,033
- Establishments: 516
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 33
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,619 (avg $86,815)
- Outflow: 4,428 (avg $88,143)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Lyon County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51239 | 318.7 | +11.33% | 2025 |
| 2 | 51247 | 274.2 | +8.65% | 2025 |
| 3 | 51241 | 271.7 | +4.12% | 2025 |
| 4 | 51246 | 245.7 | -4.09% | 2025 |
| 5 | 51201 | 267.2 | +5.58% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lyon County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,000 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.9% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.7 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lyon County is 34.5% above the Iowa state average and 1.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $843/month is 1.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Lyon County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County | Indiana | $230,100 | $834 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | $229,900 | $973 |
| McCook County | South Dakota | $230,100 | $945 |
| Lynchburg city | Virginia | $229,800 | $1,073 |
| Treasure County | Montana | $230,300 | $850 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth County | $228,900 | $910 | 73.6% |
| Marion County | $233,000 | $884 | 77.7% |
| Dubuque County | $237,300 | $959 | 73.3% |
| Mills County | $237,800 | $959 | 83.5% |
| Scott County | $222,000 | $1,005 | 70.0% |
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).