Housing & Real Estate — Emerson, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 271 |
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| Occupied | 233 |
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| Vacant | 38 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 187 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 46 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $119,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$134,000 |
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| Median Rent | $913/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,486/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 | 22.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 2.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 4 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 9 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 21 |
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| Built before 1960 | 203 |
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| Median Year Built | 1938 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
