Bussey, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monroe County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
453
Population
1,461/sq mi density
$47,857
Median Income
$25,789 per capita
$62,500
Home Value
$95,494 Zillow
$580
Median Rent
15.0% 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
3.3 / 5.0
$47,857 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,500 home value, $580/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$62,500
78% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.4%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
211
Median year built: 1944
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$62,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$95,494
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.4%
Owner-Occupied
14.6%
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:
$580/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
15.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
52% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
85.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $62,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $95,494 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 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 | 85.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 211 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |