Housing & Real Estate — Grinnell, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 3,994 |
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| Occupied | 3,741 |
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| Vacant | 253 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,437 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,304 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $209,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$258,000 |
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| Median Rent | $876/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,156/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 | 16.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 33.2% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 256 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 427 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 273 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,673 |
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| Median Year Built | 1971 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
