What kinds of homes are in Rock Valley, IA?
Rock Valley, IA has 1,466 (±145) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 329 homes per square mile of land.
66.7% are detached single-family houses.
5.8% are in buildings of two to four units.
21.6% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,466 (±145)
- Detached houses
- 66.7%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 5.8%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 21.6%
Homes in Rock Valley by building size
| Building type | Rock Valley | Sioux County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 66.7% (±10.1 points) | 79.7% | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 2.5% (±2.5 points) | 4.2% | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 5.8% (±5.3 points) | 4.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 7.2% (±6.2 points) | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 5.8% (±5.0 points) | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 8.6% (±4.3 points) | 2.3% | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 3.4% (±3.8 points) | 1.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In Rock Valley, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Sioux County (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (14.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Rock Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley | — | 21.6% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Doon | 6.0 mi | 0.8% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Hull | 7.9 mi | 8.9% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Alvord | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±41.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±18.4 points) | Lower |
| Fairview | 10 mi | 0.0% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inwood | 10 mi | 5.2% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Sioux Center | 11 mi | 14.9% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Lincoln County) | 12 mi | 0.0% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Doon, IA (0.8%), Hull, IA (8.9%), Hudson, SD (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Sioux County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Valley | 21.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 2 | Chatsworth | 20.8% (±61.9 points) |
| 3 | Sioux Center | 14.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 4 | Hull | 8.9% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Orange City | 8.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 6 | Hawarden | 5.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Hospers | 5.4% (±9.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Sioux County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rock Valley
How many homes are in Rock Valley?
Rock Valley, IA has an estimated 1,466 (±145) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Rock Valley houses or apartments?
66.7% are detached houses and 2.5% attached houses, while 27.4% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Rock Valley?
5.8% of homes in Rock Valley are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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