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Lovilia, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monroe County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
477
Population
917/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$27,544 per capita
$89,800
Home Value
$145,161 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
1,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$89,800
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
173
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$89,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,161
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.7%
Owner-Occupied
16.3%
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:
$783/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $89,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,161 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 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 | 83.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 173 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |