Housing & Real Estate — Bedford, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 704 |
|---|
| Occupied | 576 |
|---|
| Vacant | 128 |
|---|
| Owner-Occupied | 462 |
|---|
| Renter-Occupied | 114 |
|---|
| Median Home Value (Census) | $96,800 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$118,000 |
|---|
| Median Rent | $663/mo |
|---|
| Median Property Tax | $1,269/yr |
|---|
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
|---|
| Home Affordability | affordable |
|---|
| Rent as % of Income | 13.1% |
|---|
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 31.0% |
|---|
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 0 |
|---|
| Built 2000-2009 | 14 |
|---|
| Built 1990-1999 | 38 |
|---|
| Built before 1960 | 410 |
|---|
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
