Villisca, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,004
Population
561/sq mi density
$58,469
Median Income
$32,839 per capita
$74,100
Home Value
$79,089 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,469 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $732/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$74,100
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
541
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$74,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$79,089
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.1%
Owner-Occupied
25.9%
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:
$732/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $74,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $79,089 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 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 | 74.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 541 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |