Anita, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cass County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,060
Population
596/sq mi density
$65,375
Median Income
$35,375 per capita
$114,500
Home Value
$173,482 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,375 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $717/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,500
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
503
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$173,482
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.1%
Owner-Occupied
12.9%
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:
$717/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,482 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 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 | 87.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 503 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |