Newell, IA 50568 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Newell, IA—50568

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$179,000

0.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$74,900

23.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

37.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.3%

Median Rent

$775

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$775

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Newell, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Newell, IA is $179,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Newell, IA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$179,000	0.5%
Single Family	$179,000	0.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Newell, IA

Newell, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$775	$775
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$775	$775
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.8%

1 Bedroom

13.2%

2 Bedrooms

42.5%

3 Bedrooms

16.0%

4 Bedrooms

20.8%

5+ Bedrooms

4.7%

Property Listings — Newell, IA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Newell, IA is 26. This is a decrease of -37.0% 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 100.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$272,000	29.0%
Listing Count	4	100.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	100.0%
Days on Market	26	-37.0%

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Demographics — Newell, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newell, IA has a population of 1,360, which has decreased by -19.1% over the past 5 years. Newell, IA is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,360	-19.1%
% Under 18	29.9%	15.4%
% Seniors	16.9%	2.4%
% WFH	7.3%	-8.8%
% w/ College Degree	15.6%	-10.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Newell, IA is a predominantly white area, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Newell, IA is hispanic, making up 4.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.5% of the population in Newell, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 56.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.5%	3.5%
% Black	1.9%	∞%
% Hispanic	4.1%	-68.0%
% Asian	0.2%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	2.5%	-56.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Newell, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 22 mortgage originations in Newell, IA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Newell, IA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	22
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Newell, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	5
Total Units Section 8	5
% 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	$105	$775	$880
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,100
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,160

Newell, IA—50568

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newell, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newell, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newell, IA

Demographics — Newell, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newell, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newell, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newell, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newell, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.1
Median Home Price	$179,000
Median Household Income	$74,900

Newell, IA—50568

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Newell, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Newell, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Newell, IA

Demographics — Newell, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Newell, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Newell, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Newell, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Newell, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Albert City, IA

Storm Lake, IA

Truesdale

Marathon, IA

Rembrandt, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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