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Thayer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
50
Population
357/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$13,806 per capita
$26,000
Home Value
$228,408 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$26,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$26,000
91% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$26,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$228,408
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
24.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $26,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,408 |
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 | 16 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 24.1% |