Clarinda, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Page County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,366
Population
1,052/sq mi density
$50,644
Median Income
$24,862 per capita
$112,200
Home Value
$133,300 Zillow
$653
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
303
Violent Crime/100K
1,022 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,644 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,200
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,218
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$133,300
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
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:
$653/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,300 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $653 |
| 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 | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,218 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |