Atalissa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
297
Population
2,121/sq mi density
$69,250
Median Income
$36,974 per capita
$130,900
Home Value
$217,725 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,250 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,900 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$130,900
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
138
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$130,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$217,725
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.3%
Owner-Occupied
11.7%
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:
$738/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $130,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $217,725 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 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 | 88.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 138 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |