Gowrie, IA—50543
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Gowrie, IA
Gowrie, IA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $162,000 | 6.8% |
| Single Family | $162,000 | 7.3% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $116,000 | 8.4% |
3 Bed | $166,000 | 7.1% |
4 Bed | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Gowrie, IA
Gowrie, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 2 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 4 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Gowrie, IA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gowrie, IA is 213. This is a increase of 49.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer 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.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $244,000 | -17.0% |
Listing Count | 6 | -39.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.3% | -39.0% |
Days on Market | 213 | 49.0% |
Demographics — Gowrie, IA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gowrie, IA has a population of 1,400, which has increased by 2.7% over the past 5 years. Gowrie, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.0% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 1,400 | 2.7% |
% Under 18 | 24.7% | 4.7% |
% Seniors | 24.1% | 15.9% |
% WFH | 4.0% | -31.0% |
% w/ College Degree | 29.9% | 6.0% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gowrie, IA is a predominantly white area, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gowrie, IA is hispanic, making up 4.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.3% of the population in Gowrie, 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
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 88.8% | -5.7% |
% Black | 0.0% | -100.0% |
% Hispanic | 4.7% | ∞% |
% Asian | 0.9% | ∞% |
% Foreign Born | 0.3% | ∞% |
Mortgage and Risk — Gowrie, IA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 34 mortgage originations in Gowrie, IA, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Gowrie, IA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 34 |
% Conventional Loans | 85.0% |
% Government Loans | 15.0% |
% Investor Loans | 6.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 6.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Gowrie, IA
Gowrie, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | N/A |
Total Units Section 8 | N/A |
% Rentals under Section 8 | N/A |
% Occupied Section 8 | N/A |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $670 |
| 2 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $880 |
| 3 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,160 |
| 4 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,470 |
Affordability — Gowrie, IA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 1.7 |
| Median Home Price | $162,000 |
| Median Household Income | $87,800 |