Cedar Falls, IA 50613 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Cedar Falls, IA—50613

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$257,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$75,600

23.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,300

1.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$850

9.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,350

15.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,250

3.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Cedar Falls, IA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Cedar Falls, IA is $257,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Cedar Falls, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$257,000	3.7%
Single Family	$276,000	3.8%
Condos	$167,000	5.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Cedar Falls, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,360, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Cedar Falls, IA is studios: $848, 1-bedrooms: $1,000, 2-bedrooms: $1,420, 3-bedrooms: $1,370, 4-bedrooms: $1,750. The most common rental property sizes in Cedar Falls, IA are 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 43.4% and 18.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,300	$1,360
Studio Rent	$795	$848
1 Bed Rent	$850	$1,000
2 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,420
3 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,370
4 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,750

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.6%

1 Bedroom

17.5%

2 Bedrooms

43.4%

3 Bedrooms

14.4%

4 Bedrooms

18.5%

5+ Bedrooms

3.7%

Property Listings — Cedar Falls, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Cedar Falls, IA is 58. This is a decrease of -15.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$362,000	9.0%
Listing Count	143	13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	13.0%
Days on Market	75	-10.0%

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Demographics — Cedar Falls, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Cedar Falls, IA has a population of 43,700, which has decreased by -1.1% over the past 5 years. Cedar Falls, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 48.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	43,700	-1.1%
% Under 18	18.0%	-4.3%
% Seniors	17.1%	21.3%
% WFH	11.0%	144.4%
% w/ College Degree	48.3%	8.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Cedar Falls, IA is a predominantly white area, with 90.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has remained stable in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Cedar Falls, IA is asian, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Cedar Falls, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 7.0% 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	90.3%	0.0%
% Black	1.5%	-34.8%
% Hispanic	2.7%	17.4%
% Asian	3.3%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	4.0%	-7.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Cedar Falls, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 903 mortgage originations in Cedar Falls, IA, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Cedar Falls, IA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	903
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Cedar Falls, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Cedar Falls, IA under the Section 8 program is 8.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Cedar Falls, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	516
Total Units Section 8	516
% Rentals under Section 8	8.7%
% Occupied Section 8	62.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$0	$850	$850
2 Bedroom	-$230	$1,350	$1,120
3 Bedroom	$210	$1,250	$1,460
4 Bedroom	$80	$1,800	$1,880

Cedar Falls, IA—50613

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Cedar Falls, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Cedar Falls, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Cedar Falls, IA

Demographics — Cedar Falls, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Cedar Falls, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Cedar Falls, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Cedar Falls, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Cedar Falls, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$257,000
Median Household Income	$75,600

Cedar Falls, IA—50613

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Cedar Falls, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Cedar Falls, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Cedar Falls, IA

Demographics — Cedar Falls, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Cedar Falls, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Cedar Falls, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Cedar Falls, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Cedar Falls, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Janesville, IA

New Hartford, IA

Hudson, IA

Dairyville, IA

Waterloo, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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