Humboldt, IA · Houses & Market Data

Humboldt, Iowa houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Humboldt, IA (Humboldt County) — Census median home value $162,600, county listing prices up about 2.9% over the past year. Market data for Humboldt houses and the broader area.

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Humboldt, IA is in Humboldt County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Humboldt and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,761, with a median household income of $70,661. Census data puts the median value of houses in Humboldt at $162,600.

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Market overview

Humboldt housing market

Humboldt is in Humboldt County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Humboldt and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$162,600

Population (Census ACS)

4,761

Median household income

$70,661

County price trend (2025)

2.85% 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

Humboldt market snapshot

Population

4,761

County

Humboldt County

Median Household Income

$70,661

Median Home Value (city)

$162,600

Median Gross Rent

$731/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.9%

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Why Humboldt

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Humboldt's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $162,600.

County Price Trend

Humboldt County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.85% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Humboldt has an estimated population of 4,761 and a median household income of $70,661, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Humboldt's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x 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: Humboldt County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Humboldt.

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Nearby communities include Dakota City, Rutland, Thor, Livermore, Bode, Hardy, Gilmore City, Bradgate, Renwick, Ottosen, Lu Verne.

More Iowa cities with market guides: Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Ankeny, Waterloo, Ames, Council Bluffs.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Badger (~8.6 mi), Clare (~11.2 mi), St. Joseph (~13.1 mi), Vincent (~13.8 mi), Fort Dodge (~14.9 mi), Goldfield (~15.6 mi), Barnum (~16.6 mi), Rolfe (~16.8 mi), Eagle Grove (~16.8 mi), Moorland (~19.8 mi), West Bend (~19.8 mi), Palmer (~20.0 mi), Irvington (~20.1 mi), Coalville (~20.3 mi), Duncombe (~21.0 mi), Otho (~21.1 mi).

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Census & home facts

Humboldt data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

4,761

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$162,600

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$70,661

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$731

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.85%

Census place type

city

County

Humboldt County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

4.65 sq mi

Census GEOID

1937560

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Humboldt

Schools

Humboldt Comm School District — 4 schools, 1,516 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Humboldt addresses may be served by Humboldt 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

Humboldt FAQ

What are houses worth in Humboldt, IA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Humboldt at $162,600.

How much do houses cost in Humboldt, IA?

For owner-occupied houses in Humboldt, Census ACS data shows a median value of $162,600. Active listing prices in Humboldt County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Humboldt, IA?

Humboldt houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Humboldt 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 Humboldt, IA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Humboldt's population at approximately 4,761.

What's the median rent in Humboldt, IA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Humboldt at approximately $731 per month.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, IA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Humboldt at approximately $70,661.

Is the Humboldt housing market growing?

Humboldt County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.85% annual change in 2025.

Is Humboldt, IA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Humboldt's median home value at about 2.3 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 Humboldt, IA?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Humboldt Comm School District for many Humboldt addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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