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Fort Dodge, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Fort Dodge, IA (Webster County) — Census median home value $128,900, county listing prices up about 3.5% over the past year. Market data for Fort Dodge houses and the broader area.
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Fort Dodge, IA is in Webster County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Fort Dodge and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 24,788, with a median household income of $61,769. Census data puts the median value of houses in Fort Dodge at $128,900.
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Market overview
Fort Dodge housing market
Fort Dodge is in Webster County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Fort Dodge and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$128,900
Population (Census ACS)
24,788
Median household income
$61,769
County price trend (2025)
3.52% 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
Fort Dodge market snapshot
Population
24,788
County
Webster County
Median Household Income
$61,769
Median Home Value (city)
$128,900
Median Gross Rent
$764/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Dodge's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $128,900.
County Price Trend
Webster County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fort Dodge has an estimated population of 24,788 and a median household income of $61,769, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fort Dodge's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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: Thor (~13.9 mi), Knierim (~14.7 mi), Dakota City (~14.8 mi), Humboldt (~14.9 mi), Somers (~15.9 mi), Rutland (~18.4 mi), Webster City (~18.5 mi), Manson (~18.6 mi), Rinard (~19.7 mi), Farnhamville (~20.0 mi), Gilmore City (~20.0 mi), Stratford (~20.9 mi), Hardy (~21.7 mi), Twin Lakes (~23.2 mi), Bradgate (~23.8 mi), Renwick (~24.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Fort Dodge data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
24,788
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$128,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$61,769
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$764
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.52%
Census place type
city
County
Webster County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
16.01 sq mi
Census GEOID
1928515
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Fort Dodge Comm School District — 7 schools, 3,676 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Webster addresses may be served by Fort Dodge 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
Fort Dodge FAQ
What are houses worth in Fort Dodge, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fort Dodge at $128,900.
How much do houses cost in Fort Dodge, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Fort Dodge, Census ACS data shows a median value of $128,900. Active listing prices in Webster County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fort Dodge, IA?
Fort Dodge houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Webster 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 Fort Dodge, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fort Dodge's population at approximately 24,788.
What's the median rent in Fort Dodge, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fort Dodge at approximately $764 per month.
What is the median household income in Fort Dodge, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fort Dodge at approximately $61,769.
Is the Fort Dodge housing market growing?
Webster County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Fort Dodge, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fort Dodge's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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 Fort Dodge, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Fort Dodge Comm School District for many Fort Dodge addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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