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Arion, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
99
Population
198/sq mi density
$39,583
Median Income
$18,500 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
1,562 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
34
Median year built: 1938
Ownership vs. Renting
83.9%
Owner-Occupied
16.1%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $89,228 |
Rent
| 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 | 83.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 34 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |