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Denison, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Denison, IA (Crawford County) — Census median home value $137,600, county listing prices up about 11.2% over the past year. Market data for Denison houses and the broader area.
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Denison, IA is in Crawford County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Denison and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,247, with a median household income of $63,850. Census data puts the median value of houses in Denison at $137,600.
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Market overview
Denison housing market
Denison is in Crawford County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Denison and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$137,600
Population (Census ACS)
8,247
Median household income
$63,850
County price trend (2025)
11.2% 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
Denison market snapshot
Population
8,247
County
Crawford County
Median Household Income
$63,850
Median Home Value (city)
$137,600
Median Gross Rent
$770/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+11.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Denison's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $137,600.
County Price Trend
Crawford County's FHFA house price index shows a 11.2% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Denison has an estimated population of 8,247 and a median household income of $63,850, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Denison's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x 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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County guide: Crawford County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Denison.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Defiance (~13.2 mi), Manning (~16.5 mi), Arcadia (~16.6 mi), Earling (~16.9 mi), Irwin (~17.3 mi), Halbur (~19.5 mi), Kirkman (~20.3 mi), Westphalia (~20.6 mi), Panama (~21.0 mi), Odebolt (~21.1 mi), Wall Lake (~21.9 mi), Arthur (~22.1 mi), Templeton (~22.2 mi), Breda (~22.6 mi), Ida Grove (~23.5 mi), Battle Creek (~24.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Denison data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,247
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$137,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$63,850
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$770
County FHFA annual change (2025)
11.2%
Census place type
city
County
Crawford County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.54 sq mi
Census GEOID
1919945
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 Denison
Schools
Denison Comm School District — 4 schools, 2,264 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Crawford addresses may be served by Denison 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
Denison FAQ
What are houses worth in Denison, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Denison at $137,600.
How much do houses cost in Denison, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Denison, Census ACS data shows a median value of $137,600. Active listing prices in Crawford County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Denison, IA?
Denison houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Crawford 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 Denison, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Denison's population at approximately 8,247.
What's the median rent in Denison, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Denison at approximately $770 per month.
What is the median household income in Denison, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Denison at approximately $63,850.
Is the Denison housing market growing?
Crawford County's FHFA house price index shows a 11.2% annual change in 2025.
Is Denison, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Denison's median home value at about 2.2 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 Denison, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Denison Comm School District for many Denison addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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