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Emmetsburg, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Emmetsburg, IA (Palo Alto County) — Census median home value $114,600, county listing prices up about 12.7% over the past year. Market data for Emmetsburg houses and the broader area.
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Emmetsburg, IA is in Palo Alto County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Emmetsburg and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,651, with a median household income of $57,353. Census data puts the median value of houses in Emmetsburg at $114,600.
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Market overview
Emmetsburg housing market
Emmetsburg is in Palo Alto County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Emmetsburg and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$114,600
Population (Census ACS)
3,651
Median household income
$57,353
County price trend (2025)
12.67% 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
Emmetsburg market snapshot
Population
3,651
County
Palo Alto County
Median Household Income
$57,353
Median Home Value (city)
$114,600
Median Gross Rent
$589/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+12.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emmetsburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $114,600.
County Price Trend
Palo Alto County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.67% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Emmetsburg has an estimated population of 3,651 and a median household income of $57,353, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Emmetsburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 12% 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: Palo Alto County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Emmetsburg.
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Nearby communities include Cylinder, Graettinger, Ayrshire, Curlew, Rodman, Ruthven, Mallard.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Whittemore (~13.3 mi), Fenton (~14.6 mi), Ringsted (~15.2 mi), Wallingford (~15.3 mi), West Bend (~15.9 mi), Plover (~16.7 mi), Dickens (~17.3 mi), Gruver (~19.3 mi), Gillett Grove (~19.3 mi), Lone Rock (~19.3 mi), Havelock (~19.5 mi), Webb (~20.3 mi), Laurens (~20.3 mi), Estherville (~21.2 mi), Armstrong (~21.7 mi), Rolfe (~22.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Emmetsburg data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,651
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$114,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$57,353
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$589
County FHFA annual change (2025)
12.67%
Census place type
city
County
Palo Alto County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.79 sq mi
Census GEOID
1925590
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 Emmetsburg
Schools
Emmetsburg Comm School District — 3 schools, 790 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Palo Alto addresses may be served by Emmetsburg 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
Emmetsburg FAQ
What are houses worth in Emmetsburg, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Emmetsburg at $114,600.
How much do houses cost in Emmetsburg, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Emmetsburg, Census ACS data shows a median value of $114,600. Active listing prices in Palo Alto County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Emmetsburg, IA?
Emmetsburg houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Palo Alto 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 Emmetsburg, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emmetsburg's population at approximately 3,651.
What's the median rent in Emmetsburg, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Emmetsburg at approximately $589 per month.
What is the median household income in Emmetsburg, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Emmetsburg at approximately $57,353.
Is the Emmetsburg housing market growing?
Palo Alto County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Emmetsburg, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Emmetsburg's median home value at about 2.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 12% 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 Emmetsburg, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Emmetsburg Comm School District for many Emmetsburg addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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