Battle Creek, IA 51006 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Battle Creek, IA—51006

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$107,000

6.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$81,600

46.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

105

25.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

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2-Bed Rent

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3-Bed Rent

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Home Price Trends — Battle Creek, IA

Battle Creek, IA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$107,000	6.5%
Single Family	$107,000	7.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

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

Rental Trends — Battle Creek, IA

Battle Creek, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.7%

1 Bedroom

40.4%

2 Bedrooms

12.5%

3 Bedrooms

40.4%

Property Listings — Battle Creek, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Battle Creek, IA is 90. This is a decrease of -67.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$162,000	69.0%
Listing Count	4	62.0%
Listings as % of Homes	N/A	62.0%
Days on Market	105	-25.0%

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Demographics — Battle Creek, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Battle Creek, IA has a population of 1,200, which has increased by 19.1% over the past 5 years. Battle Creek, IA is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,200	19.1%
% Under 18	29.6%	27.0%
% Seniors	21.7%	-7.7%
% WFH	16.3%	379.4%
% w/ College Degree	14.7%	34.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Battle Creek, IA is a predominantly white area, with 93.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Battle Creek, IA is hispanic, making up 5.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.6% of the population in Battle Creek, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 68.6% 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	93.3%	-1.2%
% Black	0.7%	∞%
% Hispanic	5.1%	2,450.0%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	1.6%	-68.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Battle Creek, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 20 mortgage originations in Battle Creek, IA, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Battle Creek, IA. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	20
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	10.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Battle Creek, IA

Battle Creek, 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	1.9%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$710
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$910
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,110
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,250

Battle Creek, IA—51006

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Battle Creek, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Battle Creek, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Battle Creek, IA

Demographics — Battle Creek, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Battle Creek, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Battle Creek, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Battle Creek, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Battle Creek, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.2
Median Home Price	$107,000
Median Household Income	$81,600

Battle Creek, IA—51006

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Battle Creek, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Battle Creek, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Battle Creek, IA

Demographics — Battle Creek, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Battle Creek, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Battle Creek, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Battle Creek, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Battle Creek, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Danbury, IA

Cushing, IA

Mapleton, IA

Correctionville, IA

Smithland, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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