Brooklyn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,565
Population
1,186/sq mi density
$71,500
Median Income
$29,933 per capita
$123,600
Home Value
$205,032 Zillow
$813
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $813/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$123,600
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
681
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$123,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$205,032
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.6%
Owner-Occupied
30.4%
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:
$813/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $123,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,032 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $813 |
| 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 | 69.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 681 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |