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Bristow, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
173
Population
184/sq mi density
$54,400
Home Value
$123,043 Zillow
$375
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
1,521 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$54,400
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.0%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
101
Median year built: 1940
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$54,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$123,043
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.0%
Owner-Occupied
15.0%
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:
$375/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
44% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1940
Average age of housing stock: 86 years
Homeownership Rate
85.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $54,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $123,043 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $375 |
| 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 | 85.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 101 |
| Median Year Built | 1940 |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |