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Cresco, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cresco, IA (Howard County) — Census median home value $105,200, county listing prices up about 9.0% over the past year. Market data for Cresco houses and the broader area.
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Cresco, IA is in Howard County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Cresco and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,901, with a median household income of $60,769. Census data puts the median value of houses in Cresco at $105,200.
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Market overview
Cresco housing market
Cresco is in Howard County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cresco and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$105,200
Population (Census ACS)
3,901
Median household income
$60,769
County price trend (2025)
9.04% 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
Cresco market snapshot
Population
3,901
County
Howard County
Median Household Income
$60,769
Median Home Value (city)
$105,200
Median Gross Rent
$814/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cresco's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $105,200.
County Price Trend
Howard County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cresco has an estimated population of 3,901 and a median household income of $60,769, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cresco's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x 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: Howard County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cresco.
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Nearby communities include Lime Springs, Chester, Elma, Riceville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ridgeway (~8.1 mi), Protivin (~10.8 mi), Burr Oak (~14.1 mi), Spillville (~14.3 mi), Decorah (~17.4 mi), Calmar (~18.2 mi), Fort Atkinson (~18.2 mi), Jackson Junction (~19.0 mi), Alta Vista (~19.4 mi), Lawler (~20.8 mi), North Washington (~23.1 mi), Ossian (~23.5 mi), New Hampton (~24.0 mi), McIntire (~24.4 mi), New Haven (~27.1 mi), Colwell (~28.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cresco data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,901
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$105,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$60,769
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$814
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.04%
Census place type
city
County
Howard County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.34 sq mi
Census GEOID
1917220
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cresco
Schools
Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District — 3 schools, 1,060 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Howard addresses may be served by Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Cresco FAQ
What are houses worth in Cresco, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cresco at $105,200.
How much do houses cost in Cresco, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Cresco, Census ACS data shows a median value of $105,200. Active listing prices in Howard County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cresco, IA?
Cresco houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Howard 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 Cresco, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cresco's population at approximately 3,901.
What's the median rent in Cresco, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cresco at approximately $814 per month.
What is the median household income in Cresco, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cresco at approximately $60,769.
Is the Cresco housing market growing?
Howard County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Cresco, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cresco's median home value at about 1.7 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 Cresco, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District for many Cresco addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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