Mechanicsville, IA52306

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$216,000
5.1% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$61,700
1.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
68
136.0% Longer 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 — Mechanicsville, IA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mechanicsville, IA is 68. This is a increase of 136.0% 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
$180,00012.0%
Listing Count
731.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.8%31.0%
Days on Market
68136.0%
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Demographics — Mechanicsville, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mechanicsville, IA has a population of 1,450, which has decreased by -13.5% over the past 5 years. Mechanicsville, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 26.7% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,450-13.5%
% Under 18
18.3%-21.5%
% Seniors
23.3%29.4%
% WFH
26.7%480.4%
% w/ College Degree
14.7%-32.3%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mechanicsville, IA is a predominantly white area, with 96.2% 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 Mechanicsville, IA is hispanic, making up 2.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.0% of the population in Mechanicsville, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 100.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
96.2%-3.4%
% Black
0.0%N/A
% Hispanic
2.6%550.0%
% Asian
0.0%N/A
% Foreign Born
0.0%-100.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Mechanicsville, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 112 mortgage originations in Mechanicsville, IA, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Mechanicsville, IA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
112
% Conventional Loans
96.0%
% Government Loans
4.0%
% Investor Loans
5.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
4.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mechanicsville, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
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Total Units Section 8
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% Rentals under Section 8
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% Occupied Section 8
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Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$780
2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,030
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,290
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,360

Affordability — Mechanicsville, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3
Median Home Price$216,000
Median Household Income$61,700

Mechanicsville, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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