Hospers, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
945
Population
1,783/sq mi density
$73,819
Median Income
$29,946 per capita
$163,700
Home Value
$260,056 Zillow
$698
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,819 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,700 home value, $698/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$163,700
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
356
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$163,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$260,056
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.8%
Owner-Occupied
19.2%
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:
$698/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
40% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $163,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $260,056 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 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 | 80.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 356 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 18.5% |