Olds, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
75
Population
221/sq mi density
$48,500
Median Income
$38,328 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$148,044 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $770/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,500
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.5%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
80
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,044
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.5%
Owner-Occupied
56.5%
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:
$770/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
43.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,044 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 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 | 43.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 80 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |