Housing in Iowa

The housing market in Iowa State is very promising, with a median house value of $194,900 and an annual appreciation rate of 9.45%. This is higher than the US average of 8.27% and the US median value of $338,100. Properties in the state are a great investment and offer a lot of potential for growth. For those looking for a new place to call home or to invest, Iowa State may be worth considering.

The median home cost in Iowa is $194,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 61.3%. Home Appreciation in Iowa is up 13.6%.

Average Age of Homes

- The median age of Iowa real estate is 49 years old

The Rental Market in Iowa

- Renters make up 25.8% of the Iowa population
- 1.8% of houses and apartments in Iowa, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW

Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT BY NUMBER OF BEDROOMS

HOUSING BY YEAR BUILT

HOUSING	Iowa, Iowa	United States
	1,407,100	139,647,020
	51	42
	$194,900	$338,100
	13.6%	16.6%
	39.7%	57.0%
	61.3%	101.1%
	$16.12	$10.98
	$2,522	$2,690
	64.9%	57.4%
	9.3%	11.2%
	25.8%	31.4%
VACANT HOUSING
	1.8%	1.9%
	0.4%	0.4%
	0.8%	0.7%
	0.5%	0.4%
	1.7%	3.6%
	4.2%	4.1%
VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING
	2.9%	2.6%
	3.2%	2.4%
	4.5%	2.8%
	7.1%	3.9%
	8.3%	4.5%
	19.5%	11.3%
	17.3%	13.0%
	20.2%	20.1%
	9.3%	13.6%
	3.7%	8.3%
	2.6%	9.7%
	0.7%	3.9%
	0.3%	2.2%
	0.1%	0.8%
	0.2%	1.1%
HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
	0.2%	0.2%
	10.8%	13.6%
	10.8%	13.6%
	10.4%	13.6%
	7.2%	13.2%
	14.2%	14.8%
	10.4%	13.6%
	10.0%	10.0%
	4.9%	4.7%
	25.0%	12.2%

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Average Rent (3br)

Percent Home Appreciation (5yr)

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Reviews for Iowa 21 Reviews

Don't believe the low cost of living lies - 9/19/2021
I've lived in Iowa my whole life. Opportunities are okay, but you won't get ahead here if you aren't in a union or employed in a white collar job. Although if you know... Read More

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FUNDING FOR ALL - 2/23/2019
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50613, 52001, 52402, 52302, 52404, 50317, 51503, 52722, 51501, 50315, ... 970 more

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