Pierson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
291
Population
606/sq mi density
$56,563
Median Income
$24,995 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$169,604 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $644/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$85,300
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$644/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
130
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$85,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$169,604
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
78.6%
Owner-Occupied
21.4%
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:
$644/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $85,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $169,604 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| 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 | 78.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 130 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 17.0% |