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Walford, IA

Walford, IA.

Population: 1,329 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Walford, IA is $346,709 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $559,000 after a median 204 days on market. 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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$346,709

Median home value

+9.0%

1-year change

204

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$346,709
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$346,709
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
$559,000
Median list price
$348,000
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+56.1%
Median days on market
204 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$684/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$751/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,267/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,291/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)

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 · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.5°F
Average low
39.5°F
Annual precipitation
34.6 in
Annual snowfall
27.2 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 (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Rich Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, ST LUKES HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
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)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
16.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,236
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,498
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

How it compares

WalfordState medianUS median
Median home value$346,709$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$559,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market204 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,236$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 Walford, IA?
$346,709.
What is the median sale price in Walford, IA?
$559,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Walford, IA?
Median days on market: 204 days.
What is typical rent in Walford, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $982/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Walford, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Walford, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Walford, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walford, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Walford, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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