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Decorah, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,597
Population
1,049/sq mi density
$62,177
Median Income
$34,046 per capita
$234,600
Home Value
$298,078 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
120
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,177 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$234,600 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$234,600
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,134
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$234,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$298,078
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.7%
Owner-Occupied
35.3%
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:
$788/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $234,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,078 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 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 | 64.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,134 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |