Manson, IA50563

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$184,000
1.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$78,300
56.1% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
99
54.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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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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Property Listings — Manson, IA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Manson, IA is 99. This is a increase of 54.0% 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 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$215,00033.0%
Listing Count
1555.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.8%55.0%
Days on Market
9954.0%
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Demographics — Manson, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Manson, IA has a population of 2,460, which has decreased by -2.8% over the past 5 years. Manson, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.7% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
2,460-2.8%
% Under 18
21.1%-15.3%
% Seniors
25.5%15.9%
% WFH
7.7%-4.9%
% w/ College Degree
31.2%58.4%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Manson, IA is a predominantly white area, with 96.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Manson, IA is hispanic, making up 0.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.4% of the population in Manson, IA, and this percentage has increased by 33.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
96.5%1.3%
% Black
0.4%∞%
% Hispanic
0.7%-72.0%
% Asian
0.3%∞%
% Foreign Born
0.4%33.3%
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Mortgage and Risk — Manson, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 45 mortgage originations in Manson, IA, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Manson, IA. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
45
% Conventional Loans
84.0%
% Government Loans
16.0%
% Investor Loans
9.0%
% Second Loans
11.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
4.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Manson, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
64
Total Units Section 8
64
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$690
2 BedroomN/AN/A$880
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,100
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,320

Affordability — Manson, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.2
Median Home Price$184,000
Median Household Income$78,300

Manson, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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