Akron, IA51001

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$219,000
7.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$67,600
11.7% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
65
27.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$1,700
N/A
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
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3-Bed Rent
N/A
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Property Listings — Akron, IA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Akron, IA is 65. This is a decrease of -27.0% 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 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$320,0004.0%
Listing Count
11-43.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%-43.0%
Days on Market
65-27.0%
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Demographics — Akron, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Akron, IA has a population of 2,290, which has decreased by -1.6% over the past 5 years. Akron, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.9% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
2,290-1.6%
% Under 18
22.6%-16.0%
% Seniors
28.8%39.8%
% WFH
7.9%-19.4%
% w/ College Degree
26.0%20.4%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Akron, IA is a predominantly white area, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Akron, IA is hispanic, making up 4.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.7% of the population in Akron, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 26.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
91.3%-3.4%
% Black
0.2%∞%
% Hispanic
4.7%-7.8%
% Asian
0.0%N/A
% Foreign Born
1.7%-26.1%
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Mortgage and Risk — Akron, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 42 mortgage originations in Akron, IA, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Akron, IA. Investor activity is low, as 12.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
42
% Conventional Loans
83.0%
% Government Loans
17.0%
% Investor Loans
12.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
12.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Akron, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
51
Total Units Section 8
51
% Rentals under Section 8
20.3%
% Occupied Section 8
83.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$730
2 BedroomN/AN/A$910
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,230
4 Bedroom-$430$1,700$1,270

Affordability — Akron, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.9
Median Home Price$219,000
Median Household Income$67,600

Akron, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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