West Branch, IA 52358 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

West Branch, IA—52358

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$288,000

3.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$81,200

12.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

55

44.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$1,300

20.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$899

51.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

0.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — West Branch, IA

West Branch, IA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$288,000	3.8%
Single Family	$298,000	3.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — West Branch, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Branch, IA is $1,280, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Branch, IA is 2-bedrooms: $1,270, 3-bedrooms: $1,280. The most common rental property sizes in West Branch, IA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 45.1% and 34.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,300	$1,280
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$899	$1,270
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,280
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

19.0%

2 Bedrooms

34.0%

3 Bedrooms

45.1%

4 Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — West Branch, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Branch, IA is 54. 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$310,000	1.0%
Listing Count	25	-33.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	-33.0%
Days on Market	55	-44.0%

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Demographics — West Branch, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Branch, IA has a population of 3,750, which has increased by 6.4% over the past 5 years. West Branch, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,750	6.4%
% Under 18	23.9%	23.2%
% Seniors	18.7%	-2.6%
% WFH	10.4%	55.2%
% w/ College Degree	30.5%	-14.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Branch, IA is a predominantly white area, with 91.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Branch, IA is hispanic, making up 4.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.9% of the population in West Branch, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 25.0% 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	91.4%	-4.3%
% Black	0.9%	∞%
% Hispanic	4.0%	53.8%
% Asian	0.6%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	0.9%	-25.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — West Branch, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 174 mortgage originations in West Branch, IA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in West Branch, IA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	174
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — West Branch, IA

West Branch, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	1.2%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$820
2 Bedroom	$141	$899	$1,040
3 Bedroom	$80	$1,300	$1,380
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,660

West Branch, IA—52358

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — West Branch, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — West Branch, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — West Branch, IA

Demographics — West Branch, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — West Branch, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — West Branch, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — West Branch, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

West Branch, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$288,000
Median Household Income	$81,200

West Branch, IA—52358

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — West Branch, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — West Branch, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — West Branch, IA

Demographics — West Branch, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — West Branch, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — West Branch, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — West Branch, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

West Branch, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

West Liberty, IA

Iowa City, IA

Atalissa, IA

Iowa City, IA

Solon, IA

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