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Housing Affordability in Eagle Grove, IA

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
20.1%
Iowa 24.3%
Renters paying 30%+
37.2%
Iowa 43.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
13.6%
Iowa 17.1%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,151/mo
Iowa $1,533/mo

Eagle Grove has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more13837.2%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more13413.6%
  • Renters paying 50% or more6718.1%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 22.9%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 14.8%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $522/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 1.7

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Eagle Grove, IA20.1%37.2%13.6%22.9%
Wright County18.5%41.0%12.7%22.9%
Iowa24.3%43.9%17.1%27.4%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Eagle Grove, IA?
In Eagle Grove, IA, 20.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Eagle Grove compare with Iowa?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Eagle Grove is 20.1%, compared with 24.3% for Iowa as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates