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Albia, IA

Albia, IA.

Population: 6,036 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,417
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$173,744
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Albia Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$2,197
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
50.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,242
Average weekly wage
$1,262
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents