Housing data for Vinton, IA
Vinton, IA has an estimated 4,948 residents and 2,529 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Benton County.
20.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $942 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−3.0%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,948 (±16)
- Housing units
- 2,529 (±221)
- Households that rent
- 20.1%
- Median gross rent
- $942
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −3.0%
What stands out in Vinton
Working from home: 3.7% (±3.9 points) in Vinton, lower than in Benton County (11.5%).
Median home value: $152,300 (±$18,542) in Vinton, lower than in Benton County ($208,200).
Median household income: $66,495 (±$7,628) in Vinton, lower than in Benton County ($86,962).
Homes built before 1980: 77.5% (±11.7 points) in Vinton, higher than in Benton County (64.3%).
- Commute and cars in Vinton
- Home values in Vinton
- Income and affordability in Vinton
- Age of homes in Vinton
Housing in Vinton at a glance
- Median rent: $942 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $922 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 49.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 20.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $66,495 median household income
- Home values: $152,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,251 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,568 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 7.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 58.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 77.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.7% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 82.8% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 21.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −3.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Vinton against Benton County, its state and the nation
| Vinton | Benton County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,948 (±16) | 25,724 (exact) | 3,210,507 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,529 (±221) | 11,114 (±31) | 1,437,699 (±523) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 20.1% (±6.3 points) | 15.0% (±1.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $942 (±$312) | $826 (±$142) | $972 (±$6) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,495 (±$7,628) | $86,962 (±$3,238) | $75,059 (±$418) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $152,300 (±$18,542) | $208,200 (±$11,797) | $208,000 (±$1,141) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,568 (±$161) | $2,727 (±$102) | $2,897 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 77.5% (±11.7 points) | 64.3% (±3.6 points) | 61.5% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.1 minutes (±3.7) | 24.9 minutes (±1.1) | 19.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 87.3% (±5.9 points) | 88.5% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 44.7 years (±1.6) | 43.1 years (±0.7) | 38.6 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Vinton covers 4.9 square miles of land, about 1,013 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Vinton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,103 (±24) | 4,948 (±16) | −3.0% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,230 (±148) | 2,529 (±221) | +13.4% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $657 (±$157) | $942 (±$312) | +43.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $137,600 (±$17,247) | $152,300 (±$18,542) | +10.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,068 (±$7,560) | $66,495 (±$7,628) | +38.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,332 (±$181) | $1,251 (±$152) | −6.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,939 (±$237) | $2,568 (±$161) | +32.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.1% (±6.2 points) | 20.1% (±6.3 points) | −5.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 7.7% (±11.7 points) | +7.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in Vinton
In 2025, the Vinton Police Department reported 201 violent and 262 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Benton County, the departments that report recorded 136 violent and 311 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Vinton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison | 6.2 mi | $775 | $72,900 | 23.1% |
| Mount Auburn | 7.4 mi | $967 | $125,000 | 24.1% |
| Urbana | 8.6 mi | $860 | $228,900 | 11.8% |
| Shellsburg | 9.3 mi | $967 | $175,800 | 12.7% |
| Brandon | 11 mi | $1,046 | $113,800 | 40.1% |
| Van Horne | 11 mi | $725 | $184,500 | 15.1% |
| Newhall | 12 mi | $642 | $186,300 | 15.0% |
| Center Point | 13 mi | $798 | $212,400 | 22.0% |
Places in Iowa most like Vinton
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panora | $1,040 | $182,000 | $66,339 | 19.5% |
| La Porte City | $955 | $163,200 | $70,500 | 22.1% |
| Guthrie Center | $868 | $123,800 | $71,116 | 23.2% |
| Kingsley | $886 | $167,200 | $72,841 | 17.9% |
| Camanche | $812 | $172,400 | $64,153 | 24.6% |
| Dysart | $766 | $158,300 | $67,695 | 19.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Iowa.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Vinton, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $684 | $751 | $982 | $1,267 | $1,291 |
HUD income limits for Vinton, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,800 | $39,600 | $63,350 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,250 | $72,400 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $50,900 | $81,450 |
| 4 people | $33,950 | $56,550 | $90,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,100 | $97,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,600 | $105,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,150 | $112,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,650 | $119,500 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $113,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 Vinton
What is the average rent in Vinton, IA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Vinton is $942 (±$312) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Vinton?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Vinton, IA is $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Vinton?
Vinton has an estimated 461 (±153) renting households, 20.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Vinton?
The median household income in Vinton is $66,495 (±$7,628) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Vinton, IA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $152,300 (±$18,542) for owner-occupied homes in Vinton (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Vinton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Vinton, IA is $1,251 (±$152) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Vinton growing?
In Vinton, the number of residents went from 5,103 in 2015–2019 to 4,948 in 2020–2024 (−3.0%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton city, Iowa
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Vinton Police Department (ORI IA0060200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for Vinton city, Iowa (place:81210, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .