Guernsey, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
54 Population 96/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $77,711 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $227,281 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$76,000
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
32
Median year built: 1938

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$76,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$227,281
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

77.4%
Owner-Occupied
22.6%
Renter-Occupied
77%
23%
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: $850/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
18.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
77.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$76,000
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$227,281

Rent

Census Median Rent$850
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-Occupied77.4%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Homeownership Rate77.4%
Total Housing Units32
Median Year Built1938
Rent Burden18.1%