Hartford, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
814
Population
747/sq mi density
$77,917
Median Income
$31,008 per capita
$170,900
Home Value
$238,999 Zillow
$1,138
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,900 home value, $1,138/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$170,900
39% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
284
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$170,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$238,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.5%
Owner-Occupied
7.5%
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:
$1,138/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $170,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,999 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,138 |
| 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 | 92.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 284 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 19.2% |