Humeston, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wayne County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
505
Population
815/sq mi density
$52,446
Median Income
$38,016 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$84,069 Zillow
$546
Median Rent
20.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,446 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $546/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$65,000
77% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$546/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.6%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
272
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$65,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$84,069
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.6%
Owner-Occupied
26.4%
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:
$546/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
73.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $65,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,069 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $546 |
| 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 | 73.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 272 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 20.7% |