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What Is the Average Rent in Wayne County, Iowa?

$659/month 0.2%vs 2023 ($660)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Wayne County, Iowa is $659/month (±$71), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $111,300 (±$12,536), and the median household income is $61,964/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Wayne County, Iowa and Neighbouring Counties

Wayne County: $659Appanoose: $784Decatur: $611Lucas: $709Putnam: $521Mercer: $590$659$784$611$709$521$590

Housing Metrics for Wayne County, Iowa

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$659
Median Home Value$111,300
Median Household Income$61,964
Total Housing Units2,565
Renter-Occupied Units490
Renter-Occupied Share19%
Households Paying 50%+ Income67 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$531-15.0%
2 BR$792-2.8%
3 BR$915-5.1%
4 BR$646-46.7%

How does Wayne County, Iowa compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.

Higher rent than 4% of counties in Iowa · 96th 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
… 92 more …
96Wayne County(you are here)$659
97Palo Alto County$638
98Van Buren County$622
99Decatur County$611

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wayne County, Iowa?

The median gross rent in Wayne County, Iowa is $659/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 Wayne County, Iowa?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Wayne County, Iowa is $792/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$315. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Wayne County, Iowa is $111,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Wayne County, Iowa, 67 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 Wayne County, Iowa?

The median household income in Wayne County, Iowa is $61,964/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 $659 has a margin of error of ±$71. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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