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Dow City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
384
Population
1,164/sq mi density
$46,932
Median Income
$37,989 per capita
$130,200
Home Value
$89,228 Zillow
$714
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
1,562 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,932 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$130,200
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$714/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
210
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$130,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$89,228
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.8%
Owner-Occupied
30.2%
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:
$714/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $130,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $89,228 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 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 | 69.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 210 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |