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Truesdale, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
146
Population
973/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$15,729 per capita
$32,500
Home Value
$173,576 Zillow
$1,111
Median Rent
13.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,006 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,500 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$32,500
88% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
51
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$32,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$173,576
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.1%
Owner-Occupied
46.9%
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:
$1,111/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
58% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $32,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,576 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,111 |
| 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 | 53.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 51 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 13.1% |