Jamaica, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
202
Population
546/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$33,621 per capita
$65,700
Home Value
$185,525 Zillow
$536
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,700 home value, $536/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$65,700
77% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$536/mo
54% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
106
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$65,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$185,525
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.4%
Owner-Occupied
29.6%
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:
$536/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $65,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $185,525 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $536 |
| 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 | 70.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 106 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |