Sioux County, Iowa Housing Market
In Sioux County, Iowa, the median home value is $250,100, with a median monthly rent of $908. This places Sioux County at #888 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 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: $1,136
- Establishments: 1,499
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 167
- Multi-family: 192
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,601 (avg $98,135)
- Outflow: 12,135 (avg $95,724)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Sioux County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51041 | 279.9 | +4.68% | 2025 |
| 2 | 51250 | 259.3 | +4.97% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sioux County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,100 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $908 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.1% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.0 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sioux County is 46.2% above the Iowa state average and 9.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $908/month is 9.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Sioux County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Ohio | $250,100 | $943 |
| Gulf County | Florida | $250,000 | $1,187 |
| Green County | Wisconsin | $250,200 | $867 |
| Forsyth County | North Carolina | $250,400 | $1,098 |
| Franklin County | Pennsylvania | $249,800 | $1,093 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | $245,100 | $1,036 | 80.1% |
| Story County | $258,700 | $1,018 | 55.5% |
| Winneshiek County | $259,200 | $861 | 74.2% |
| Polk County | $262,100 | $1,149 | 67.4% |
| Mills County | $237,800 | $959 | 83.5% |
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).