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What Is the Average Rent in Mahaska County, Iowa?
County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Mahaska County, Iowa is $793/month (±$80), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $157,800 (±$8,064), and the median household income is $70,940/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Average Rent in Mahaska County, Iowa and Neighbouring Counties
Housing Metrics for Mahaska County, Iowa
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $793 |
| Median Home Value | $157,800 |
| Median Household Income | $70,940 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,743 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 2,801 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 32% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 237 households |
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedroom | Median Rent | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $905 | +0.0% |
| 1 BR | $453 | +0.0% |
| 2 BR | $810 | +0.0% |
| 3 BR | $992 | +0.0% |
| 4 BR | $816 | +0.0% |
| 5+ BR | $1,061 | +0.0% |
How does Mahaska County, Iowa compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.
Higher rent than 40% of counties in Iowa · 60th of 99
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas County | $1,311 |
| 2 | Polk County | $1,149 |
| 3 | Johnson County | $1,122 |
| … 56 more … | ||
| 60 | Mahaska County(you are here) | $793 |
| … 36 more … | ||
| 97 | Palo Alto County | $638 |
| 98 | Van Buren County | $622 |
| 99 | Decatur County | $611 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mahaska County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Mahaska County, Iowa is $793/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mahaska County, Iowa?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Mahaska County, Iowa is $810/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$59. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Mahaska County, Iowa?
The median home value in Mahaska County, Iowa is $157,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Mahaska County are rent-burdened?
In Mahaska County, Iowa, 237 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Mahaska County, Iowa?
The median household income in Mahaska County, Iowa is $70,940/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $793 has a margin of error of ±$80. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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