Ackley, IA 50601 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ackley, IA—50601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$139,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$63,900

22.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

46.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$675

42.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$675

35.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$750

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Ackley, IA

50604

Home Price Trends — Ackley, IA

Ackley, IA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$139,000	-1.8%
Single Family	$139,000	-0.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Ackley, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ackley, IA is $712, with a year-over-year rent change of 42.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ackley, IA is 2-bedrooms: $675, 3-bedrooms: $750. The most common rental property sizes in Ackley, IA are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 32.2% and 22.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$675	$712
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$675	$675
3 Bed Rent	$750	$750
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

22.4%

2 Bedrooms

21.8%

3 Bedrooms

32.2%

4 Bedrooms

19.5%

5+ Bedrooms

4.0%

Property Listings — Ackley, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ackley, IA is 63. This is a decrease of -65.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$134,000	-8.0%
Listing Count	15	67.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	67.0%
Days on Market	88	-46.0%

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Demographics — Ackley, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ackley, IA has a population of 2,380, which has decreased by -9.9% over the past 5 years. Ackley, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,380	-9.9%
% Under 18	18.8%	-21.7%
% Seniors	21.6%	-2.7%
% WFH	4.9%	-44.9%
% w/ College Degree	21.0%	-10.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ackley, IA is a predominantly white area, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ackley, IA is hispanic, making up 7.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.6% of the population in Ackley, IA, and this percentage has increased by 70.4% 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	89.8%	-2.1%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	7.6%	2.7%
% Asian	1.1%	∞%
% Foreign Born	4.6%	70.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ackley, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 49 mortgage originations in Ackley, IA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ackley, IA. Investor activity is low, as 12.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	49
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	12.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	4.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ackley, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	13
Total Units Section 8	13
% Rentals under Section 8	4.0%
% 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	$205	$675	$880
3 Bedroom	$400	$750	$1,150
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,450

Ackley, IA—50601

Key Metrics at a Glance

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Home Price Trends — Ackley, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ackley, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ackley, IA

Demographics — Ackley, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ackley, IA

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ackley, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ackley, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ackley, 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	$139,000
Median Household Income	$63,900

Ackley, IA—50601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Ackley, IA

Home Price Trends — Ackley, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ackley, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ackley, IA

Demographics — Ackley, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ackley, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ackley, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ackley, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ackley, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Steamboat Rock, IA

Ackley, IA

Wellsburg, IA

Eldora, IA

Holland, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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