Remsen, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,897
Population
1,299/sq mi density
$98,250
Median Income
$39,555 per capita
$184,700
Home Value
$281,788 Zillow
$1,014
Median Rent
15.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$98,250 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $1,014/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$184,700
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
769
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$184,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$281,788
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.1%
Owner-Occupied
23.9%
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:
$1,014/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
15.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
51% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $184,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,788 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,014 |
| 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 | 76.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 769 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 15.2% |