Rowley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
354
Population
908/sq mi density
$60,417
Median Income
$32,003 per capita
$135,200
Home Value
$266,831 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
22.9% 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
3.0 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $1,016/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$135,200
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
130
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$135,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$266,831
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.9%
Owner-Occupied
15.1%
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:
$1,016/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $135,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,831 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 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 | 84.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 130 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |