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Chariton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lucas County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,235
Population
1,123/sq mi density
$52,109
Median Income
$27,795 per capita
$84,200
Home Value
$157,223 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
2,973 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,109 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$84,200
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,946
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$84,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$157,223
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.6%
Owner-Occupied
32.4%
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:
$716/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $84,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,223 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $716 |
| 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 | 67.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,946 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |