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Housing Affordability in Warren 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
21.4%
Iowa 24.3%
Renters paying 30%+
41.8%
Iowa 43.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
17.3%
Iowa 17.1%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,816/mo
Iowa $1,533/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,43141.8%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more2,94017.3%
  • Renters paying 50% or more48214.1%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 27.2%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.5%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $718/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Warren County, IA21.4%41.8%17.3%27.2%
Iowa24.3%43.9%17.1%27.4%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Warren County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Indianola28.8%46.6%21.3%28.4%
Norwalk19.7%38.2%16.1%27.0%
Carlisle18.0%47.0%12.9%29.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Warren County, IA?
In Warren County, IA, 21.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Warren County compare with Iowa?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Warren County is 21.4%, compared with 24.3% for Iowa as a whole.

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