What is the average home price in Crescent, IA 51526?

As of May '26, the median home price in Crescent, IA 51526 is $392,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Crescent, IA 51526 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 6.7% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Crescent, IA 51526?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Crescent, IA 51526 to increase 1.5% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Crescent, IA 51526?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Crescent, IA 51526 are 96.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic. The population is 1,690, with 18.8% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Crescent, IA 51526?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Crescent, IA 51526 is on the market for 52 days. This is a decrease of 7.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Crescent, IA 51526?

The average rent price in Crescent, IA 51526, as of the latest data, is $2,300. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is N/A. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is N/A, N/A, and $2,300 respectively.

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Crescent, IA—51526

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$392,000

6.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$99,600

35.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

7.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.5%

Median Rent

$2,300

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Crescent, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Crescent, IA is $392,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.7%. This indicates that home prices in Crescent, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$392,000	6.7%
Single Family	$392,000	6.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Crescent, IA

Crescent, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,300	$2,300
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	$2,300	$2,300

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

79.0%

3 Bedrooms

16.1%

4 Bedrooms

4.8%

Property Listings — Crescent, IA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Crescent, IA is 52. This is a decrease of -7.0% 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	$220,000	-20.0%
Listing Count	5	-23.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	-23.0%
Days on Market	52	-7.0%

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Demographics — Crescent, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crescent, IA has a population of 1,690, which has decreased by -4.9% over the past 5 years. Crescent, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,690	-4.9%
% Under 18	18.8%	-19.3%
% Seniors	23.6%	41.3%
% WFH	9.2%	80.4%
% w/ College Degree	24.9%	25.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crescent, IA is a predominantly white area, with 96.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Crescent, IA is hispanic, making up 2.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.0% of the population in Crescent, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 100.0% 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	96.8%	-2.5%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	2.5%	525.0%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.0%	-100.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Crescent, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 62 mortgage originations in Crescent, IA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Crescent, IA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	62
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Crescent, IA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	4
Total Units Section 8	4
% Rentals under Section 8	6.5%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,050
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,270
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,710
4 Bedroom	-$410	$2,300	$1,890

Crescent, IA—51526

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Crescent, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Crescent, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Crescent, IA

Demographics — Crescent, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Crescent, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Crescent, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Crescent, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Crescent, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$392,000
Median Household Income	$99,600