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Grinnell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
9,527
Population
1,674/sq mi density
$64,426
Median Income
$36,382 per capita
$191,700
Home Value
$204,472 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
418
Violent Crime/100K
1,789 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,426 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$191,700
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,976
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$191,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$204,472
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.1%
Owner-Occupied
34.9%
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:
$876/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $191,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,472 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $876 |
| 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 | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,976 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |