Housing & Real Estate — Harlan, Iowa

Overview

Total Housing Units2,304
Occupied2,115
Vacant189
Owner-Occupied1,445
Renter-Occupied670
Median Home Value (Census)$152,500
Estimated 2026~$164,000
Median Rent$856/mo
Median Property Tax$2,333/yr

Affordability

Home Price to Income RatioN/Ax
Home Affordabilityaffordable
Rent as % of Income17.9%
Severely Rent-Burdened45.2%

Housing Age

Built 2010 or later69
Built 2000-200996
Built 1990-1999115
Built before 19601,131
Median Year Built1959
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.