Muscatine County, Iowa Housing Market
In Muscatine County, Iowa, the median home value is $182,100, with a median monthly rent of $971. This places Muscatine County at #1610 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 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: $1,258
- Establishments: 1,146
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 41
- Multi-family: 78
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,813 (avg $72,127)
- Outflow: 17,209 (avg $73,043)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Muscatine County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52773 | 229.5 | -1.53% | 2025 |
| 2 | 52726 | 221.3 | +8.53% | 2025 |
| 3 | 52749 | 162.8 | +9.52% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Muscatine County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,100 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.9% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Muscatine County is 6.5% above the Iowa state average and 20.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $971/month is 16.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Muscatine County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Muscatine County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek County | Oklahoma | $182,100 | $936 |
| Osage County | Oklahoma | $182,100 | $777 |
| Manistee County | Michigan | $182,200 | $842 |
| Wilkin County | Minnesota | $182,200 | $564 |
| Muskingum County | Ohio | $182,200 | $833 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County | $182,600 | $738 | 80.9% |
| Woodbury County | $183,200 | $981 | 68.2% |
| Guthrie County | $180,100 | $845 | 84.0% |
| Jones County | $184,800 | $784 | 80.6% |
| Clay County | $178,600 | $811 | 73.3% |
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).