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Tama, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,079
Population
1,037/sq mi density
$61,944
Median Income
$27,234 per capita
$101,200
Home Value
$134,421 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
769
Violent Crime/100K
806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
769 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$101,200
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,142
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$101,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,421
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.3%
Owner-Occupied
26.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$698/mo
1 Bedroom
$717/mo
2 Bedroom
$941/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,174/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,330/mo
Census median rent:
$744/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $101,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,421 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $744 |
| FMR Studio | $698 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $717 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $941 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,174 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,330 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,142 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |