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Chatsworth, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
80
Population
160/sq mi density
$45,556
Median Income
$27,789 per capita
$740
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
940 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
50
Median year built: 1957
Ownership vs. Renting
81.0%
Owner-Occupied
19.0%
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:
$740/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $185,773 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 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 | 81.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 50 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |