Adair, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adair County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
853
Population
384/sq mi density
$57,250
Median Income
$35,262 per capita
$126,600
Home Value
$209,563 Zillow
$852
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $852/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$126,600
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
405
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$126,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$209,563
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.4%
Owner-Occupied
30.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$687/mo
1 Bedroom
$706/mo
2 Bedroom
$926/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,201/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,285/mo
Census median rent:
$852/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $126,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $209,563 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $852 |
| FMR Studio | $687 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $706 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $926 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,201 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,285 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 405 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |