What percentage of people rent in Charles City, IA?
32.1% (±6.2 points) of the occupied homes in Charles City, IA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,035 renting households against 2,188 that own their home.
In Charles City, the share of households that rent went from 40.8% in 2015–2019 to 32.1% in 2020–2024 (−8.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 32.1% (±6.2 points)
- Renting households
- 1,035 (±219)
- Median renter income
- $27,666 (±$10,718)
Who rents and who owns in Charles City
| Charles City | Floyd County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 32.1% (±6.2 points) | 23.4% (±3.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,035 (±219) | 1,521 (±249) | 372,311 (±3,635) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,188 (±202) | 4,982 (±251) | 943,396 (±5,414) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $27,666 (±$10,718) | $29,562 (±$7,069) | $43,297 (±$758) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,212 (±$10,005) | $83,918 (±$5,894) | $91,638 (±$512) | $100,009 |
In Charles City, the renter share is higher than in Floyd County (23.4%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (28.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Floyd County, Charles City ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 943.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Charles City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 40.8% (±5.5 points) | 32.1% (±6.2 points) | −8.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $530 (±$51) | $735 (±$54) | +38.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,060 (±$8,032) | $59,180 (±$9,968) | +44.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Charles City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City | — | 32.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Floyd | 5.5 mi | 14.8% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Colwell | 7.6 mi | 9.5% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bassett | 8.0 mi | 2.5% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Nashua | 10 mi | 19.2% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Ionia | 11 mi | 17.9% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Marble Rock | 12 mi | 24.1% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orchard | 12 mi | 16.7% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rudd | 12 mi | 26.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Floyd, IA (14.8%), Bassett, IA (2.5%), Nashua, IA (19.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Floyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles City | 32.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 2 | Rudd | 26.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 3 | Marble Rock | 24.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 4 | Rockford | 21.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Nora Springs | 16.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Floyd | 14.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 7 | Colwell | 9.5% (±29.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Charles City
How many renters are there in Charles City?
Charles City has an estimated 1,035 (±219) renting households, 32.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Charles City?
In Charles City, the share of households that rent went from 40.8% in 2015–2019 to 32.1% in 2020–2024 (−8.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Charles City?
A renting household in Charles City has 1.8 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Charles City?
The median renting household in Charles City, IA has an income of $27,666 (±$10,718) a year, against $72,212 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Charles City city, Iowa (place:12765, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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