Grinnell, IA 50112 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Grinnell, IA—50112

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$210,000

6.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,700

27.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

77

11.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$995

25.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,020

10.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$825

2.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$995

9.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Grinnell, IA

Grinnell, IA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$210,000	6.1%
Single Family	$214,000	5.9%
Condos	$134,000	8.9%

Cost per Home Size

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

Rental Trends — Grinnell, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Grinnell, IA is $1,130, with a year-over-year rent change of 25.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Grinnell, IA is 1-bedrooms: $994, 2-bedrooms: $832, 3-bedrooms: $1,190, 4-bedrooms: $2,500. The most common rental property sizes in Grinnell, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 52.4% and 26.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$995	$1,130
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,020	$994
2 Bed Rent	$825	$832
3 Bed Rent	$995	$1,190
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.3%

1 Bedroom

26.0%

2 Bedrooms

52.4%

3 Bedrooms

13.3%

4 Bedrooms

3.0%

Property Listings — Grinnell, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Grinnell, IA is 82. This is a increase of 17.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$221,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	57	17.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	17.0%
Days on Market	77	11.0%

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Demographics — Grinnell, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Grinnell, IA has a population of 11,800, which has remained stable by -0.0% over the past 5 years. Grinnell, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	11,800	0.0%
% Under 18	18.3%	-1.6%
% Seniors	21.5%	16.8%
% WFH	12.2%	212.8%
% w/ College Degree	37.6%	19.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Grinnell, IA is a predominantly white area, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Grinnell, IA is hispanic, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.3% of the population in Grinnell, IA, and this percentage has increased by 2.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.7%	-0.8%
% Black	1.9%	-26.9%
% Hispanic	3.3%	22.2%
% Asian	3.2%	-5.9%
% Foreign Born	4.3%	2.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Grinnell, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 247 mortgage originations in Grinnell, IA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Grinnell, IA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	247
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	5.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Grinnell, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Grinnell, IA under the Section 8 program is 15.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Grinnell, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	241
Total Units Section 8	233
% Rentals under Section 8	15.9%
% Occupied Section 8	81.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$190	$1,020	$830
2 Bedroom	$105	$825	$930
3 Bedroom	$235	$995	$1,230
4 Bedroom	-$1,260	$2,500	$1,240

Grinnell, IA—50112

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Grinnell, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Grinnell, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Grinnell, IA

Demographics — Grinnell, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Grinnell, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Grinnell, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Grinnell, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Grinnell, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$210,000
Median Household Income	$64,700

Grinnell, IA—50112

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Grinnell, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Grinnell, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Grinnell, IA

Demographics — Grinnell, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Grinnell, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Grinnell, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Grinnell, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Grinnell, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Kellogg, IA

Gilman, IA

Lynnville, IA

Sully, IA

Killduff

Frequently Asked Questions

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