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What Is the Average Rent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

$1,018/month 4.9%vs 2023 ($970)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $1,018/month (±$33), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $195,700 (±$4,560), and the median household income is $73,602/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa and Neighbouring Counties

Shelby: $783Montgomery: $814Pottawattamie County: $1,018Mills: $959Washington: $965Douglas: $1,201Harrison: $849Sarpy: $1,334Cass: $777$783$814$1,018$959$965$1,201$849$1,334$777

Housing Metrics for Pottawattamie County, Iowa

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,018
Median Home Value$195,700
Median Household Income$73,602
Total Housing Units37,642
Renter-Occupied Units11,331
Renter-Occupied Share30%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,266 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,043+0.0%
1 BR$809+0.0%
2 BR$1,043+0.0%
3 BR$1,185+0.0%
4 BR$1,253+0.0%
5+ BR$1,388+0.0%

How does Pottawattamie County, Iowa compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.

Higher rent than 96% of counties in Iowa · 5th of 99

Cheapest: Palo Alto County($638)
Priciest: Dallas County($1,311)
#CountyValue
1Dallas County$1,311
2Polk County$1,149
3Johnson County$1,122
… 1 more …
5Pottawattamie County(you are here)$1,018
… 91 more …
97Palo Alto County$638
98Van Buren County$622
99Decatur County$611

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

The median gross rent in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $1,018/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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $1,043/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$40. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

The median home value in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $195,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Pottawattamie County are rent-burdened?

In Pottawattamie County, Iowa, 2,266 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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

The median household income in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $73,602/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 $1,018 has a margin of error of ±$33. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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