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Fort Madison, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
10,221
Population
1,059/sq mi density
$49,359
Median Income
$28,004 per capita
$95,900
Home Value
$106,463 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
664
Violent Crime/100K
1,973 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,359 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,900 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
664 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,900
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,100
Median year built: 1949
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$106,463
Median Sale Price
$80,000
Median List Price
$85,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.1%
Owner-Occupied
26.9%
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:
$824/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
81 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
21.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$44
Active Inventory
46
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1949
Average age of housing stock: 77 years
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $106,463 |
| Median Sale Price | $80,000 |
| Median List Price | $85,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $44 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 46 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $44 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,100 |
| Median Year Built | 1949 |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |