View in Interactive Map

Maxwell, IA—50161

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$321,000
3.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$93,300
24.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
65
25.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.4%
Median Rent
$950
N/A
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$950
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Maxwell, IA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Maxwell, IA is $321,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.1%. This indicates that home prices in Maxwell, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$321,0003.1%
Single Family $321,0002.9%
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
    		$250,0003.7%
    3 Bed
    		$307,0002.7%
    4 Bed
    		$376,0004.7%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
    Loading chart...

    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    4.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    45.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    12.5%

    Rental Trends — Maxwell, IA

    Maxwell, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$950$950
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $950$950
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    Loading chart...

    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    23.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.1%

    Property Listings — Maxwell, IA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Maxwell, IA is 21. This is a increase of 32.0% 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
    		$250,000-39.0%
    Listing Count
    		9107.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%107.0%
    Days on Market
    		65-25.0%
    Loading chart...

    Demographics — Maxwell, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Maxwell, IA has a population of 2,080, which has increased by 14.5% over the past 5 years. Maxwell, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		2,08014.5%
    % Under 18
    		22.5%5.1%
    % Seniors
    		17.8%17.9%
    % WFH
    		7.8%-45.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		28.4%-3.7%
    Loading chart...

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Maxwell, IA is a predominantly white area, with 90.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Maxwell, IA is hispanic, making up 7.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.3% of the population in Maxwell, IA, and this percentage has increased by 50.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		90.1%-7.0%
    % Black
    		0.5%0.0%
    % Hispanic
    		7.5%476.9%
    % Asian
    		1.0%400.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.3%50.0%
    Loading chart...

    Mortgage and Risk — Maxwell, IA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 73 mortgage originations in Maxwell, IA, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Maxwell, IA. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		73
    % Conventional Loans
    		84.0%
    % Government Loans
    		16.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		7.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
    Loading chart...
    Loading chart...

    Rentals and Section 8 — Maxwell, IA

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

    Section 8 Market Size

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

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$830
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$980
    3 Bedroom$380$950$1,330
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,580

    Affordability — Maxwell, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3
    Median Home Price$321,000
    Median Household Income$93,300

    Maxwell, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

    Loading map...

    Nearby ZIP Codes

    Collins, IA

    50055

    Cambridge, IA

    50046

    Bondurant, IA

    50035

    Elkhart, IA

    50073

    Mingo, IA

    50168

    Frequently Asked Questions