Glidden, IA51443

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$217,000
8.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$78,500
16.9% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
68
23.0% Shorter 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 — Glidden, IA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Glidden, IA is 68. This is a decrease of -23.0% 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.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$205,000-32.0%
Listing Count
826.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%26.0%
Days on Market
68-23.0%
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Demographics — Glidden, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Glidden, IA has a population of 1,620, which has remained stable by -0.3% over the past 5 years. Glidden, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.8% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,620-0.3%
% Under 18
23.9%-3.2%
% Seniors
20.0%30.7%
% WFH
8.8%69.2%
% w/ College Degree
24.8%21.0%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Glidden, IA is a predominantly white area, with 92.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Glidden, IA is hispanic, making up 2.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.4% of the population in Glidden, IA, and this percentage has increased by Inf% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
92.2%-6.1%
% Black
0.0%N/A
% Hispanic
2.6%62.5%
% Asian
1.1%∞%
% Foreign Born
1.4%∞%
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Mortgage and Risk — Glidden, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 25 mortgage originations in Glidden, IA, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Glidden, IA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
25
% Conventional Loans
80.0%
% Government Loans
20.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
8.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
16.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Glidden, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
10
Total Units Section 8
10
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$730
2 BedroomN/AN/A$880
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,100
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,260

Affordability — Glidden, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.3
Median Home Price$217,000
Median Household Income$78,500

Glidden, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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