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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the 51242 area can be challenging. Home prices in 51242 are now at a median cost of $318,800, higher than the Iowa average of $226,062.
The average cost of rent is $867/mo in 51242, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the 51242 area. In 51242, 17.79% of households rent, and 46.20% of homeowners own their homes outright.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in 51242 is $8,750 per month. Households that rent pay about 9.91% of their income on rent here. 51242’s most expensive areas are in the central regions, while the cheapest areas are in the central parts of the zip.
Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
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