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Atlantic, IA

Atlantic, IA.

Population: 8,526 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,837
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+65.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$167,199
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (51 mi)
Nearest airport
Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+63 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$2,388
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,523
Average weekly wage
$863
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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