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Windsor heights, IA

Windsor heights, IA.

Population: 14,574 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Windsor heights, IA is $230,916 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $256,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $950/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,916

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,916
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+67.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$232,096
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
$256,000
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$950/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,856/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,901/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Perkins Elementary School, Windsor Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (2.2 mi)
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
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
366
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
96,004
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
71,560

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Morningstar Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,132 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
77.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,229
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
275,721
Average weekly wage
$1,456
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,730

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

How it compares

Windsor heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$230,916$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$256,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$950/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,229$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 Windsor heights, IA?
$230,916.
What is the median sale price in Windsor heights, IA?
$256,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Windsor heights, IA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Windsor heights, IA?
Typical rent: $950/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Windsor heights, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is Windsor heights, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Windsor heights, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Windsor heights, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Windsor heights, IA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Windsor heights, IA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Windsor heights, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Windsor heights, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Windsor heights, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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