Housing by town in Warren County, Iowa
Warren County, Iowa has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $973 (±$57) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $807 in 2015–2019 (+20.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Hartford has the highest median gross rent ($1,167) and Norwalk the lowest ($838).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $973 (±$57)
- Households that rent
- 17.7%
- Median household income
- $94,588
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Warren County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth | — | 38.7% | $111,094 | $237,500 | $3,167 |
| Carlisle | $1,000 | 16.0% | $109,191 | $234,300 | $3,424 |
| Cumming | $1,163 | 12.4% | $162,875 | $508,000 | $7,821 |
| Hartford | $1,167 | 5.5% | $70,000 | $176,700 | $2,158 |
| Indianola | $986 | 30.1% | $75,453 | $237,500 | $3,685 |
| Lacona | $950 | 13.6% | $70,100 | $97,500 | $1,386 |
| Martensdale | $858 | 28.2% | $57,500 | $181,400 | $2,594 |
| Milo | $850 | 15.4% | $79,904 | $153,100 | $1,902 |
| New Virginia | $971 | 30.3% | $77,188 | $180,600 | $2,308 |
| Norwalk | $838 | 17.5% | $102,722 | $303,100 | $4,924 |
| Sandyville | — | 0.0% | — | $187,500 | $2,083 |
| Spring Hill | — | 28.6% | $86,250 | — | $1,917 |
| St. Marys | — | 31.8% | $77,500 | $195,000 | $1,917 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 2 people | $27,950 | $46,600 | $74,500 |
| 3 people | $31,450 | $52,400 | $83,800 |
| 4 people | $34,900 | $58,200 | $93,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,900 | $100,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,550 | $108,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,200 | $115,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,850 | $122,900 |
How the places in Warren County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Warren County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 146 | 445 | 881 | 50,527 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 84 | 162 | 334 | 644 | 51,849 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 50 | 96 | 639 | 1,223 | 52,229 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Warren County recorded 50 violent and 639 property crimes, 96 and 1,223 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Warren County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Sheriff's Office | 19,735 | 19 | 57 |
| Indianola Police Department | 16,407 | 23 | 536 |
| Norwalk Police Department | 16,087 | 8 | 46 |
ZIP codes in Warren County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50125 | 20,121 | $992 | $258,900 | $84,848 | 24.6% |
| 50211 | 16,835 | $851 | $316,100 | $103,712 | 15.7% |
| 50047 | 6,690 | $1,227 | $250,100 | $106,389 | 17.7% |
| 50166 | 2,023 | $775 | $252,900 | $107,279 | 7.2% |
| 50229 | 1,585 | $2,096 | $416,700 | $123,164 | 4.4% |
| 50210 | 1,487 | $1,063 | $324,600 | $87,813 | 11.8% |
| 50139 | 1,025 | $1,049 | $151,600 | $72,400 | 8.3% |
| 50118 | 920 | $1,151 | $179,800 | $73,750 | 6.6% |
| 50001 | 650 | $1,438 | $335,300 | $131,875 | 12.1% |
| 50160 | 569 | $858 | $181,400 | $57,500 | 28.2% |
| 50145 | 139 | — | $232,100 | $50,962 | 26.7% |
| 50241 | 96 | — | $195,000 | $77,500 | 31.8% |
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Questions about Warren County
What is the crime rate in Warren County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Warren County recorded 96 violent and 1,223 property crimes per 100,000 residents (50 violent and 639 property crimes in all).
Which place in Warren County has the highest rent?
Hartford has the highest median gross rent, $1,167 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Warren County has the lowest rent?
Norwalk has the lowest median gross rent, $838 (±$126) a month.
What is the median rent in Warren County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Warren County is $973 (±$57) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Warren County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Warren County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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