Housing & Real Estate — Chelsea, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 155 |
|---|
| Occupied | 127 |
|---|
| Vacant | 28 |
|---|
| Owner-Occupied | 120 |
|---|
| Renter-Occupied | 7 |
|---|
| Median Home Value (Census) | $43,500 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,000 |
|---|
| Median Rent | $681/mo |
|---|
| Median Property Tax | $617/yr |
|---|
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
|---|
| Home Affordability | affordable |
|---|
| Rent as % of Income | 20.3% |
|---|
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 25.0% |
|---|
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 0 |
|---|
| Built 2000-2009 | 3 |
|---|
| Built 1990-1999 | 0 |
|---|
| Built before 1960 | 104 |
|---|
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
