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West Union, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,393
Population
870/sq mi density
$50,909
Median Income
$30,275 per capita
$133,200
Home Value
$137,495 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
627
Violent Crime/100K
2,281 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,909 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
627 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$133,200
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,284
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$133,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$137,495
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.8%
Owner-Occupied
35.2%
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:
$925/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $133,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,495 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 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 | 64.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,284 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |