Iowa,
by the numbers.
A high-level rental-market baseline from official Census and FHFA data. Use it to compare areas before underwriting a specific property.
ACS values are estimates for 2020–2024. FHFA values are seasonally adjusted state index changes for the latest published quarter at retrieval, not a current home price. The insurance figure is the statewide average HO-3 owner-occupied premium from the NAIC 2023 report. These are not listings, asking rents, property-specific tax or insurance quotes, or investment recommendations. Sources and limitations.
Explore places in Iowa.
Largest Census places by population. Search the full catalog for more locations.
| Place | Population | Median rent | Median home value | Vacancy | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212.4K | $1,090 | $194,700 | 7.7% | |
| Cedar Rapids | 137.3K | $967 | $187,100 | 7.9% | |
| Davenport | 100.9K | $978 | $166,400 | 7.7% | |
| Sioux City | 86.1K | $976 | $173,600 | 5.9% | |
| Iowa City | 75.8K | $1,094 | $285,900 | 9.0% | |
| Ankeny | 72.6K | $1,319 | $331,000 | 4.8% | |
| West Des Moines | 71.1K | $1,237 | $309,000 | 5.2% | |
| Ames | 67.7K | $1,023 | $277,400 | 8.0% | |
| Waterloo | 67K | $923 | $152,600 | 8.9% | |
| Council Bluffs | 62.6K | $1,030 | $171,800 | 5.8% | |
| Dubuque | 59.2K | $948 | $204,800 | 6.1% | |
| Urbandale | 46.6K | $1,211 | $335,500 | 5.1% |
Model a property in Iowa.
Start with the statewide ACS medians, then replace every assumption with the property’s actual rent, taxes, insurance and financing.
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