Housing & Real Estate — Grimes, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 6,209 |
| Occupied | 6,133 |
| Vacant | 76 |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,292 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,841 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $304,700 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$368,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,156/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $5,377/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 11.6% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 24.4% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,987 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,126 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 975 |
| Built before 1960 | 338 |
| Median Year Built | 2006 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.