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Roland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,458
Population
1,246/sq mi density
$84,779
Median Income
$45,365 per capita
$173,100
Home Value
$252,106 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
29
Violent Crime/100K
845 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,779 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,100 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$173,100
39% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.6%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
678
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$173,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$252,106
Median Sale Price
$317,450
Median List Price
$262,449
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.6%
Owner-Occupied
14.4%
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:
$983/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
45 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
85.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $173,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,106 |
| Median Sale Price | $317,450 |
| Median List Price | $262,449 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 678 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |