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West Chester, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
168
Population
672/sq mi density
$49,750
Median Income
$20,562 per capita
$73,800
Home Value
$143,699 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
541
Violent Crime/100K
946 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$73,800
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
67
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$73,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$143,699
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.6%
Owner-Occupied
13.4%
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:
$718/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $73,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $143,699 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 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 | 86.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 67 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |