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Sandusky, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
355
Population
248/sq mi density
$96,118
Median Income
$53,034 per capita
$223,400
Home Value
$79,376 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
873
Violent Crime/100K
4,087 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,118 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
873 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$223,400
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
195
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$223,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$79,376
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $223,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $79,376 |
Rent
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 195 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 25.1% |