Warren County, Iowa Housing Market
In Warren County, Iowa, the median home value is $269,600, with a median monthly rent of $973. This places Warren County at #781 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 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: $1,027
- Establishments: 1,346
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 355
- Multi-family: 110
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,007 (avg $97,889)
- Outflow: 20,871 (avg $97,243)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Warren County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50125 | 211.8 | +3.71% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Warren County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $269,600 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $973 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.3% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.1 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Warren County is 57.6% above the Iowa state average and 18.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $973/month is 16.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Warren County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County | Mississippi | $269,600 | $1,451 |
| Westmoreland County | Virginia | $269,600 | $1,018 |
| Gila County | Arizona | $269,400 | $1,030 |
| Brown County | Indiana | $269,100 | $895 |
| Erath County | Texas | $269,100 | $1,146 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County | $270,700 | $922 | 77.5% |
| Polk County | $262,100 | $1,149 | 67.4% |
| Winneshiek County | $259,200 | $861 | 74.2% |
| Story County | $258,700 | $1,018 | 55.5% |
| Sioux County | $250,100 | $908 | 76.1% |
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).