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Chariton, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chariton, IA (Lucas County) — Census median home value $84,200, county listing prices up about 9.2% over the past year. Market data for Chariton houses and the broader area.
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Chariton, IA is in Lucas County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Chariton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,235, with a median household income of $52,109. Census data puts the median value of houses in Chariton at $84,200.
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Market overview
Chariton housing market
Chariton is in Lucas County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Chariton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$84,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,235
Median household income
$52,109
County price trend (2025)
9.24% 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
Chariton market snapshot
Population
4,235
County
Lucas County
Median Household Income
$52,109
Median Home Value (city)
$84,200
Median Gross Rent
$716/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chariton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $84,200.
County Price Trend
Lucas County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.24% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chariton has an estimated population of 4,235 and a median household income of $52,109, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chariton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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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County guide: Lucas County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chariton.
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Nearby communities include Williamson, Russell, Lucas, Derby.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Millerton (~11.6 mi), Melrose (~13.8 mi), Humeston (~14.6 mi), Melcher-Dallas (~14.9 mi), Woodburn (~15.0 mi), Corydon (~17.9 mi), Promise City (~20.5 mi), Allerton (~21.6 mi), Marysville (~21.7 mi), Lovilia (~22.4 mi), Knoxville (~23.4 mi), Hamilton (~23.6 mi), Osceola (~24.9 mi), Seymour (~25.2 mi), Pleasantville (~25.6 mi), Bussey (~25.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Chariton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,235
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$84,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,109
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$716
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.24%
Census place type
city
County
Lucas County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.77 sq mi
Census GEOID
1912720
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 Chariton
Schools
Chariton Comm School District — 4 schools, 1,282 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lucas addresses may be served by Chariton Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Chariton FAQ
What are houses worth in Chariton, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chariton at $84,200.
How much do houses cost in Chariton, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Chariton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $84,200. Active listing prices in Lucas County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chariton, IA?
Chariton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lucas 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 Chariton, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chariton's population at approximately 4,235.
What's the median rent in Chariton, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chariton at approximately $716 per month.
What is the median household income in Chariton, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chariton at approximately $52,109.
Is the Chariton housing market growing?
Lucas County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.24% annual change in 2025.
Is Chariton, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chariton's median home value at about 1.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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 Chariton, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Chariton Comm School District for many Chariton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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