Sibley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,821
Population
1,576/sq mi density
$54,767
Median Income
$30,502 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$178,831 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$54,767 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,800
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,202
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$178,831
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
27.6%
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:
$770/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,831 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 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 | 72.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,202 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 42.7% |