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Rent Prices in Emmet County, IA
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Iowa $972/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $688/mo
- Iowa $989/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.3%
- Iowa 43.9%
- Renter households
- 837
- Iowa 372,311
Emmet County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | Not reported |
| 1 bedroom | $554/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $688/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $839/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,004/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income27938.3%
- Pay 50% or more of income17223.6%
The median renter household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Emmet County, IA
2 bedrooms: $927/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet County, IA | $733/mo | $554/mo | $688/mo | $839/mo | 38.3% |
| Iowa | $972/mo | $770/mo | $989/mo | $1,201/mo | 43.9% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Emmet County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville | $754/mo | $477/mo | $695/mo | $833/mo | 42.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Emmet County, IA?
- The median gross rent in Emmet County, IA is $733 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $688/mo.
- How does Emmet County compare with Iowa?
- The median rent in Emmet County is $733/mo, compared with $972/mo for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates