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Kalona, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,679
Population
1,240/sq mi density
$72,766
Median Income
$41,710 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$307,557 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
541
Violent Crime/100K
946 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,766 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$221,300
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,222
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$221,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$307,557
Median Sale Price
$268,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.8%
Owner-Occupied
29.2%
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:
$819/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $221,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,557 |
| Median Sale Price | $268,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $131 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $131 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,222 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 23.4% |