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Pella, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Pella, IA (Marion County) — Census median home value $259,600, county listing prices up about 6.4% over the past year. Market data for Pella houses and the broader area.
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Pella, IA is in Marion County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Pella and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,624, with a median household income of $81,201. Census data puts the median value of houses in Pella at $259,600.
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Market overview
Pella housing market
Pella is in Marion County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Pella and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$259,600
Population (Census ACS)
10,624
Median household income
$81,201
County price trend (2025)
6.41% 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
Pella market snapshot
Population
10,624
County
Marion County
Median Household Income
$81,201
Median Home Value (city)
$259,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,041/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pella's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $259,600.
County Price Trend
Marion County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.41% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Pella has an estimated population of 10,624 and a median household income of $81,201, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Pella's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x 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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County guide: Marion County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Pella.
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Nearby communities include Leighton, New Sharon, Beacon, Oskaloosa, University Park, Keomah Village, Eddyville, Rose Hill, Barnes City, Fremont.
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Census & home facts
Pella data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,624
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$259,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$81,201
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,041
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.23%
Census place type
city
County
Mahaska County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.34 sq mi
Census GEOID
1962040
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
Pella Comm School District — 5 schools, 2,491 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Marion addresses may be served by Pella 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
Pella FAQ
What are houses worth in Pella, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Pella at $259,600.
How much do houses cost in Pella, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Pella, Census ACS data shows a median value of $259,600. Active listing prices in Marion County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Pella, IA?
Pella houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Marion 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 Pella, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pella's population at approximately 10,624.
What's the median rent in Pella, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Pella at approximately $1,041 per month.
What is the median household income in Pella, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Pella at approximately $81,201.
Is the Pella housing market growing?
Marion County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.41% annual change in 2025.
Is Pella, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Pella's median home value at about 3.2 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 Pella, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Pella Comm School District for many Pella addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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