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Marengo, IA

Marengo, IA.

Population: 4,028 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marengo, IA is $195,962 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,500 after a median 28 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,962

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,962
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+62.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$196,121
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$186,500
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
+20.7%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$770/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,284/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,549/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Iowa Valley Elementary School, Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Bellevue Farms Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
53.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,276
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
56.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,209
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MarengoState medianUS median
Median home value$195,962$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$186,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,276$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Marengo, IA?
$195,962.
What is the median sale price in Marengo, IA?
$186,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Marengo, IA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Marengo, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marengo, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Marengo, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marengo, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marengo, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marengo, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Marengo, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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