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Van Meter, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,469
Population
335/sq mi density
$133,750
Median Income
$47,063 per capita
$250,300
Home Value
$402,427 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
819 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,300 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$250,300
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.0%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
477
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$250,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$402,427
Median Sale Price
$304,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.0%
Owner-Occupied
8.0%
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
Census median rent:
$947/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
92.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $250,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,427 |
| Median Sale Price | $304,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $257 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $947 |
| 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 | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $257 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 477 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |