Page County, Iowa Housing Market
In Page County, Iowa, the median home value is $125,300, with a median monthly rent of $705. This places Page County at #2545 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #79 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: $998
- Establishments: 413
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 12
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,828 (avg $65,696)
- Outflow: 5,433 (avg $67,038)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Page County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51632 | 191.1 | -8.52% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Page County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $125,300 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $705 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.8 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Page County is 26.7% below the Iowa state average and 45.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $705/month is 15.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.8, buying a home in Page 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.
Page County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibola County | New Mexico | $125,400 | $759 |
| Childress County | Texas | $125,400 | $913 |
| Jasper County | Illinois | $125,500 | $793 |
| Wapello County | Iowa | $125,100 | $920 |
| Oscoda County | Michigan | $125,500 | $681 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County | $125,100 | $920 | 68.4% |
| Appanoose County | $124,200 | $784 | 68.8% |
| Franklin County | $124,100 | $696 | 72.4% |
| Palo Alto County | $123,200 | $638 | 77.1% |
| Osceola County | $122,600 | $797 | 77.9% |
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).