Housing by town in Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County, Iowa has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $881 (±$71) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $612 in 2015–2019 (+44.0%; Up after inflation).
Fayette has the highest median gross rent ($1,347) and Clermont the lowest ($434).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $881 (±$71)
- Households that rent
- 23.5%
- Median household income
- $60,165
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Fayette County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $560 | 10.7% | $38,958 | $112,000 | $1,258 |
| Clermont | $434 | 9.5% | $85,625 | $117,200 | $1,789 |
| Elgin | $538 | 17.5% | $54,688 | $98,800 | $1,651 |
| Fayette | $1,347 | 46.6% | $47,917 | $119,000 | $2,069 |
| Hawkeye | $635 | 22.3% | $62,813 | $84,600 | $1,375 |
| Maynard | $629 | 21.6% | $55,583 | $132,100 | $2,246 |
| Oelwein | $847 | 23.4% | $46,653 | $96,300 | $1,565 |
| Randalia | — | 0.0% | — | $64,000 | $650 |
| St. Lucas | — | 3.6% | $104,375 | $134,400 | $1,500 |
| Wadena | $532 | 23.4% | $38,750 | $94,200 | $1,167 |
| Waucoma | $475 | 12.5% | $78,750 | $122,700 | $1,522 |
| West Union | $967 | 37.8% | $53,617 | $121,000 | $1,726 |
| Westgate | $1,036 | 17.9% | $53,750 | $78,300 | $1,300 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,800 | $32,950 | $52,750 |
| 2 people | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,350 | $67,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
How the places in Fayette County rank across Iowa
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Police departments in Fayette County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County Sheriff's Office | 10,425 | 13 | 6 |
| Oelwein Police Department | 5,759 | 17 | 47 |
| West Union Police Department | 2,425 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Fayette County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50662 | 6,576 | $857 | $107,700 | $48,646 | 22.3% |
| 52175 | 3,484 | $944 | $160,600 | $59,800 | 33.2% |
| 52142 | 1,890 | $1,319 | $162,500 | $56,875 | 34.1% |
| 52171 | 1,314 | $475 | $192,100 | $94,904 | 13.6% |
| 52141 | 1,259 | $538 | $115,500 | $64,647 | 12.8% |
| 52147 | 911 | $635 | $162,900 | $77,083 | 22.4% |
| 52135 | 834 | $434 | $121,400 | $88,438 | 6.9% |
| 50606 | 803 | $901 | $130,000 | $61,346 | 25.1% |
| 50655 | 739 | $633 | $141,300 | $58,750 | 22.3% |
| 50681 | 481 | $633 | $112,500 | $73,333 | 13.8% |
| 52169 | 367 | $592 | $112,900 | $52,321 | 21.8% |
| 52164 | 187 | — | $137,100 | $48,375 | 17.3% |
| 50671 | 182 | — | $107,800 | $57,212 | 45.7% |
| 52166 | 137 | — | $146,900 | $110,938 | 4.1% |
| 50664 | 63 | — | $157,300 | $51,741 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Fayette County
Which place in Fayette County has the highest rent?
Fayette has the highest median gross rent, $1,347 (±$792) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Fayette County has the lowest rent?
Clermont has the lowest median gross rent, $434 (±$102) a month.
What is the median rent in Fayette County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Fayette County is $881 (±$71) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayette County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayette County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Fayette County, IA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .