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Housing Affordability in Jones County, 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
- 20.9%
- Iowa 24.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 35.4%
- Iowa 43.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.9%
- Iowa 17.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,462/mo
- Iowa $1,533/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more48135.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,17017.9%
- Renters paying 50% or more26419.4%
- Median rent as a share of income: 25.7%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $585/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County, IA | 20.9% | 35.4% | 17.9% | 25.7% |
| Iowa | 24.3% | 43.9% | 17.1% | 27.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Jones County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamosa | 30.6% | 53.1% | 22.6% | 32.3% |
| Monticello | 12.8% | 16.5% | 11.4% | 24.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Jones County, IA?
- In Jones County, IA, 20.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Jones County compare with Iowa?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Jones County is 20.9%, compared with 24.3% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates