Metros where renters are the most overextended in Iowa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 20.3%
- Median rent: $696
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,902 (32.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $696
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,902 (32.9% of all housing units)
#23. Oskaloosa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.6%
- Median rent: $767
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,245 (24.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $767
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,245 (24.5% of all housing units)
#22. Pella
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.5%
- Median rent: $756
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,489 (28.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $756
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,489 (28.5% of all housing units)
#21. Mason City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.6%
- Median rent: $737
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,351 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $737
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,351 (31.3% of all housing units)
#20. Storm Lake
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.2%
- Median rent: $849
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,586 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $849
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,586 (31.3% of all housing units)
#19. Sioux City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.6%
- Median rent: $881
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,452 (26.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $881
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,452 (26.5% of all housing units)
#18. Muscatine
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.7%
- Median rent: $696
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,003 (32.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $696
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,003 (32.0% of all housing units)
#17. Fort Dodge
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.2%
- Median rent: $783
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,301 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $783
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,301 (28.1% of all housing units)
#16. Marshalltown
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.4%
- Median rent: $699
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,265 (22.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $699
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,265 (22.1% of all housing units)
#15. Fort Madison
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.5%
- Median rent: $972
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 84,624 (30.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $972
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 84,624 (30.4% of all housing units)
#14. Des Moines
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,116 (24.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,116 (24.3% of all housing units)
#13. Cedar Rapids
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $718
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,156 (30.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $718
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,156 (30.2% of all housing units)
#12. Spencer
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $808
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 46,033 (29.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $808
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 46,033 (29.3% of all housing units)
#11. Davenport
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.9%
- Median rent: $836
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,439 (26.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $836
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,439 (26.4% of all housing units)
#10. Dubuque
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.9%
- Median rent: $835
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,884 (30.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $835
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,884 (30.7% of all housing units)
#9. Waterloo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.0%
- Median rent: $703
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,778 (25.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $703
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,778 (25.0% of all housing units)
#8. Clinton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.3%
- Median rent: $644
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,087 (23.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $644
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,087 (23.8% of all housing units)
#7. Carroll
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $844
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,653 (33.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $844
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,653 (33.0% of all housing units)
#6. Ottumwa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $872
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,768 (21.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $872
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,768 (21.8% of all housing units)
#5. Spirit Lake
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $933
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,964 (39.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $933
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,964 (39.0% of all housing units)
#4. Ames
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.0%
- Median rent: $793
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,344 (35.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $793
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,344 (35.1% of all housing units)
#3. Fairfield
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.7%
- Median rent: $1,003
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,194 (39.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,003
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,194 (39.2% of all housing units)
#2. Iowa City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.5%
- Median rent: $817
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,557 (28.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $817
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,557 (28.2% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Burlington
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