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Oskaloosa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,492
Population
1,426/sq mi density
$62,172
Median Income
$35,799 per capita
$128,900
Home Value
$181,520 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
473
Violent Crime/100K
1,787 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,172 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
473 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$128,900
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,079
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$128,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$181,520
Median Sale Price
$175,000
Median List Price
$114,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.5%
Owner-Occupied
39.5%
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:
$880/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
84 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
30.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $128,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $181,520 |
| Median Sale Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $114,750 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $145 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 84 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 30.4% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $145 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,079 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |