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Massena, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cass County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
410
Population
594/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$31,193 per capita
$96,900
Home Value
$163,727 Zillow
$584
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
1,421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$96,900
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$584/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
181
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$96,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$163,727
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.4%
Owner-Occupied
35.6%
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:
$584/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $96,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,727 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $584 |
| 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 | 64.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 181 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |