Housing & Real Estate — Iowa City, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 33,855 |
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| Occupied | 30,780 |
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| Vacant | 3,075 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 14,253 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 16,527 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $285,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$317,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,094/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,838/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 | 22.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 52.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 6,266 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 4,103 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 4,480 |
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| Built before 1960 | 7,056 |
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| Median Year Built | 1982 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
