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Minden, IA—51553

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$280,000
2.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$88,800
41.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
60
10.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.1%
Median Rent
N/A
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1-Bed Rent
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N/A
2-Bed Rent
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N/A
3-Bed Rent
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Minden, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Minden, IA is $280,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Minden, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$280,0002.2%
Single Family $280,0002.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
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    3 Bed
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    4 Bed
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    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    13.7%

    Rental Trends — Minden, IA

    Minden, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average RentN/AN/A
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    27.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.5%

    Property Listings — Minden, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Minden, IA is 60. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer 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
    		$240,000-51.0%
    Listing Count
    		383.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%83.0%
    Days on Market
    		6010.0%
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    Demographics — Minden, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Minden, IA has a population of 1,010, which has decreased by -7.5% over the past 5 years. Minden, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		1,010-7.5%
    % Under 18
    		24.8%3.3%
    % Seniors
    		14.8%-33.6%
    % WFH
    		8.4%68.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		21.7%1.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Minden, IA is a predominantly white area, with 95.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Minden, IA is asian, making up 1.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.1% of the population in Minden, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 35.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		95.9%-3.5%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		1.3%∞%
    % Asian
    		1.6%166.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		1.1%-35.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Minden, IA

    Minden, IA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
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    % Conventional Loans
    		N/A
    % Government Loans
    		N/A
    % Investor Loans
    		N/A
    % Second Loans
    		N/A
    % Cash Out Refinance
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Minden, IA

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		3
    Total Units Section 8
    		3
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$880
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,060
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,410
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,560

    Affordability — Minden, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.7
    Median Home Price$280,000
    Median Household Income$88,800

    Minden, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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