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Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,548
Population
1,548/sq mi density
$72,303
Median Income
$35,585 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$293,095 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
270
Violent Crime/100K
540 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,303 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$156,300
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$741/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
677
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$156,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$293,095
Median Sale Price
$253,750
Median List Price
$184,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.9%
Owner-Occupied
26.1%
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:
$741/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $156,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,095 |
| Median Sale Price | $253,750 |
| Median List Price | $184,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $741 |
| 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 | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 677 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 19.4% |