Alta Vista, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
171
Population
228/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$36,166 per capita
$68,600
Home Value
$253,538 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
16.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,600 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$68,600
76% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.8%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
102
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$68,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$253,538
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.8%
Owner-Occupied
20.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$825/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
79.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $68,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,538 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 102 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 16.5% |