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Mediapolis, IA—52637

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$215,000
7.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,400
25.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
122
9.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.5%
Median Rent
$595
N/A
1-Bed Rent
$650
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$595
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$410
N/A

Other Zip Codes in Mediapolis, IA

52650
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Mediapolis, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Mediapolis, IA is $215,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.1%. This indicates that home prices in Mediapolis, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$215,0007.1%
Single Family $214,0008.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$164,0008.6%
    3 Bed
    		$222,0006.7%
    4 Bed
    		$226,0009.2%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.0%
    1 Bedroom
    5.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.0%

    Rental Trends — Mediapolis, IA

    Mediapolis, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$595$668
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $650$672
    2 Bed Rent $595$595
    3 Bed Rent $410$604
    4 Bed Rent $1,010$1,010
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.4%
    1 Bedroom
    11.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    50.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.3%

    Property Listings — Mediapolis, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mediapolis, IA is 122. This is a increase of 9.0% 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
    		$184,0008.0%
    Listing Count
    		5-22.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-22.0%
    Days on Market
    		1229.0%
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    Demographics — Mediapolis, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mediapolis, IA has a population of 3,050, which has increased by 14.3% over the past 5 years. Mediapolis, IA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		3,05014.3%
    % Under 18
    		28.9%2.5%
    % Seniors
    		19.7%20.1%
    % WFH
    		6.1%29.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		29.0%2.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mediapolis, IA is a predominantly white area, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mediapolis, IA is hispanic, making up 2.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.5% of the population in Mediapolis, IA, and this percentage has increased by 150.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		86.7%-10.9%
    % Black
    		0.7%-22.2%
    % Hispanic
    		2.7%800.0%
    % Asian
    		2.0%566.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		1.5%150.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Mediapolis, IA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 64 mortgage originations in Mediapolis, IA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mediapolis, IA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		64
    % Conventional Loans
    		91.0%
    % Government Loans
    		9.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Mediapolis, IA

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		2
    Total Units Section 8
    		2
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$60$650$710
    2 Bedroom$335$595$930
    3 Bedroom$740$410$1,150
    4 Bedroom$230$1,010$1,240

    Affordability — Mediapolis, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.4
    Median Home Price$215,000
    Median Household Income$77,400

    Mediapolis, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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