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Martensdale, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
588
Population
1,547/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$28,925 per capita
$176,400
Home Value
$212,840 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
10
Violent Crime/100K
919 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $863/mo rent
D
Safety
1.8 / 5.0
10 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$176,400
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
256
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$176,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$212,840
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.8%
Owner-Occupied
24.2%
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:
$863/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $176,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,840 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 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 | 75.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 256 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |