West Burlington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,184
Population
658/sq mi density
$48,289
Median Income
$26,883 per capita
$126,700
Home Value
$162,462 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
555
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,289 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, $780/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$126,700
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,326
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$126,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$162,462
Median Sale Price
$121,250
Median List Price
$160,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.5%
Owner-Occupied
33.5%
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:
$780/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
54 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
40.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$80
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $126,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,462 |
| Median Sale Price | $121,250 |
| Median List Price | $160,400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $80 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 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 | 54 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $80 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,326 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
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