Corning, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,573
Population
965/sq mi density
$60,446
Median Income
$33,793 per capita
$84,700
Home Value
$149,935 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,446 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$84,700
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
885
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$84,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$149,935
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.2%
Owner-Occupied
27.8%
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:
$750/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $84,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,935 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 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 | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 885 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |