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Albia, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Albia, IA (Monroe County) — Census median home value $132,500, county listing prices up about 10.3% over the past year. Market data for Albia houses and the broader area.
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Albia, IA is in Monroe County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Albia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,688, with a median household income of $67,791. Census data puts the median value of houses in Albia at $132,500.
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Market overview
Albia housing market
Albia is in Monroe County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Albia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$132,500
Population (Census ACS)
3,688
Median household income
$67,791
County price trend (2025)
10.35% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Albia market snapshot
Population
3,688
County
Monroe County
Median Household Income
$67,791
Median Home Value (city)
$132,500
Median Gross Rent
$803/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+10.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Albia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $132,500.
County Price Trend
Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 10.35% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Albia has an estimated population of 3,688 and a median household income of $67,791, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Albia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Moravia (~9.4 mi), Hamilton (~11.2 mi), Eddyville (~12.9 mi), Bussey (~13.1 mi), Marysville (~13.2 mi), Unionville (~15.5 mi), Rathbun (~16.1 mi), Udell (~17.3 mi), Beacon (~18.4 mi), Mystic (~18.6 mi), Oskaloosa (~20.2 mi), University Park (~20.4 mi), Centerville (~20.8 mi), Russell (~21.0 mi), Harvey (~21.1 mi), Leighton (~21.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Albia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,688
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$132,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$67,791
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$803
County FHFA annual change (2025)
10.35%
Census place type
city
County
Monroe County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.25 sq mi
Census GEOID
1900910
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Albia
Schools
Albia Comm School District — 5 schools, 1,120 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Monroe addresses may be served by Albia Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Albia FAQ
What are houses worth in Albia, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Albia at $132,500.
How much do houses cost in Albia, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Albia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $132,500. Active listing prices in Monroe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Albia, IA?
Albia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Monroe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Albia, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Albia's population at approximately 3,688.
What's the median rent in Albia, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Albia at approximately $803 per month.
What is the median household income in Albia, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Albia at approximately $67,791.
Is the Albia housing market growing?
Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 10.35% annual change in 2025.
Is Albia, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Albia's median home value at about 2.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Albia, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Albia Comm School District for many Albia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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