Mahaska County, Iowa Housing Market
In Mahaska County, Iowa, the median home value is $157,800, with a median monthly rent of $793. This places Mahaska County at #2068 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 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: $1,107
- Establishments: 568
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 12
- Multi-family: 54
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,346 (avg $76,322)
- Outflow: 7,990 (avg $77,101)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Mahaska County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50171 | 288.2 | -4.20% | 2025 |
| 2 | 52577 | 214.8 | +4.72% | 2025 |
| 3 | 50219 | 232.8 | +4.16% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Mahaska County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,800 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $793 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Mahaska County is 7.7% below the Iowa state average and 30.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $793/month is 4.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Mahaska County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Mahaska County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County | Nebraska | $157,800 | $853 |
| Roger Mills County | Oklahoma | $157,800 | $795 |
| Starke County | Indiana | $157,700 | $712 |
| Guernsey County | Ohio | $157,700 | $864 |
| Pike County | Alabama | $157,600 | $856 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | $158,700 | $758 | 75.5% |
| Hamilton County | $156,400 | $877 | 73.4% |
| Monroe County | $156,300 | $798 | 81.3% |
| Ringgold County | $156,200 | $710 | 78.5% |
| Buena Vista County | $159,500 | $894 | 73.2% |
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).