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Clarence, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,223
Population
1,609/sq mi density
$56,875
Median Income
$26,729 per capita
$137,800
Home Value
$186,363 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
31
Violent Crime/100K
1,973 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,800
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
524
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$186,363
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
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:
$925/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,363 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 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 | 63.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 524 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 39.6% |