Housing & Real Estate — Central City, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 573 |
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| Occupied | 519 |
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| Vacant | 54 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 410 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 109 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $179,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$215,000 |
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| Median Rent | $715/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,876/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 | 10.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 17.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 15 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 57 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 78 |
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| Built before 1960 | 295 |
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| Median Year Built | 1958 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
