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Laurel, IA—50141

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$245,000
9.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$75,600
41.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
58
41.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.0%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Laurel, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Laurel, IA is $245,000, with a year-over-year change of 9.7%. This indicates that home prices in Laurel, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$245,0009.7%
Single Family $245,00010.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    3.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    56.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.6%

    Rental Trends — Laurel, IA

    Laurel, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    46.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    46.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    6.7%

    Property Listings — Laurel, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Laurel, IA is 58. This is a decrease of -41.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$120,000-21.0%
    Listing Count
    		250.0%
    Listings as % of HomesN/A50.0%
    Days on Market
    		58-41.0%
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    Demographics — Laurel, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Laurel, IA has a population of 537, which has increased by 2.5% over the past 5 years. Laurel, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5372.5%
    % Under 18
    		19.6%-9.3%
    % Seniors
    		31.3%60.5%
    % WFH
    		17.9%616.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		16.2%1.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Laurel, IA is a predominantly white area, with 99.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Laurel, IA is hispanic, making up 0.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.4% of the population in Laurel, IA, and this percentage has increased by Inf% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		99.6%2.8%
    % Black
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Hispanic
    		0.4%∞%
    % Asian
    		0.0%N/A
    % Foreign Born
    		0.4%∞%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Laurel, IA

    Laurel, IA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
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    % Conventional Loans
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    % Government Loans
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    % Investor Loans
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    % Second Loans
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    % Cash Out Refinance
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Laurel, IA

    Laurel, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
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    Total Units Section 8
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    % Rentals under Section 8
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    % Occupied Section 8
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    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$760
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$990
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,330
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,350

    Affordability — Laurel, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$245,000
    Median Household Income$75,600

    Laurel, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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