Housing & Real Estate — Fort Madison, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,142 |
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| Occupied | 4,579 |
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| Vacant | 563 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,347 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,232 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $94,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$108,000 |
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| Median Rent | $824/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,420/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 37.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 143 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 61 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 228 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,147 |
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| Median Year Built | 1949 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
