Housing & Real Estate — Cedar Falls, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 16,612 |
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| Occupied | 15,579 |
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| Vacant | 1,033 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 9,746 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,833 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $263,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$291,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,177/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,702/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 18.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 48.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,564 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,848 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,791 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,939 |
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| Median Year Built | 1975 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
