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Grand River, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
189
Population
995/sq mi density
$35,833
Median Income
$25,708 per capita
$38,400
Home Value
$186,353 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,400 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$38,400
86% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
121
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$38,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$186,353
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.4%
Owner-Occupied
29.6%
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:
$844/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $38,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,353 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 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 | 70.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 121 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 38.1% |