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West Point, IA—52656

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$245,000
11.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$80,100
22.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
133
65.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.2%
Median Rent
$800
N/A
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$800
N/A
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Point, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in West Point, IA is $245,000, with a year-over-year change of 11.3%. This indicates that home prices in West Point, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$245,00011.3%
Single Family $245,00011.9%
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
    		$190,00012.4%
    3 Bed
    		$250,00011.6%
    4 Bed
    		$277,00011.2%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.7%
    1 Bedroom
    5.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    20.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.6%

    Rental Trends — West Point, IA

    West Point, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$800$800
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $800$800
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.8%
    1 Bedroom
    33.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    20.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.9%

    Property Listings — West Point, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Point, IA is 133. This is a increase of 65.0% 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
    		$218,00064.0%
    Listing Count
    		815.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%15.0%
    Days on Market
    		13365.0%
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    Demographics — West Point, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Point, IA has a population of 2,100, which has decreased by -16.0% over the past 5 years. West Point, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		2,100-16.0%
    % Under 18
    		20.0%0.5%
    % Seniors
    		22.2%11.6%
    % WFH
    		7.4%155.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		25.3%45.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Point, IA is a predominantly white area, with 98.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Point, IA is asian, making up 0.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.5% of the population in West Point, IA, and this percentage has increased by 25.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		98.3%0.6%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		0.5%-64.3%
    % Asian
    		0.5%-44.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.5%25.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Point, IA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 8 mortgage originations in West Point, IA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in West Point, IA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		8
    % Conventional Loans
    		88.0%
    % Government Loans
    		12.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Point, IA

    West Point, 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
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$670
    2 Bedroom$80$800$880
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,160
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,170

    Affordability — West Point, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.5
    Median Home Price$245,000
    Median Household Income$80,100

    West Point, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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