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Storm Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
11,275
Population
2,076/sq mi density
$58,341
Median Income
$28,947 per capita
$163,600
Home Value
$173,576 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
393
Violent Crime/100K
1,620 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,341 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,600 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$163,600
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,269
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$163,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$173,576
Median Sale Price
$149,900
Median List Price
$209,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.4%
Owner-Occupied
35.6%
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:
$830/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
55 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
14.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$118
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $163,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,576 |
| Median Sale Price | $149,900 |
| Median List Price | $209,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $118 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 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 | 55 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.8% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $118 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,269 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 21.1% |