Malcom, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
268
Population
323/sq mi density
$73,056
Median Income
$38,777 per capita
$110,100
Home Value
$211,172 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,575 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,056 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,100 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$110,100
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
117
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$110,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$211,172
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.8%
Owner-Occupied
15.2%
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:
$675/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $110,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,172 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 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 | 84.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 117 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
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