All Countries
Ottumwa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wapello County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
25,352
Population
1,579/sq mi density
$56,994
Median Income
$31,698 per capita
$92,400
Home Value
$118,814 Zillow
$956
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
547
Violent Crime/100K
4,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,994 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
547 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,400
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,370
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$118,814
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median List Price
$158,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
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:
$956/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$98
Active Inventory
64
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $118,814 |
| Median Sale Price | $120,000 |
| Median List Price | $158,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $98 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $956 |
| 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 | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Active Inventory | 64 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $98 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,370 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |