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Britt, IA

Britt, IA.

Population: 2,291 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$160,757
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$161,493
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
South 80 Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+11 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$1,600
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,285
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, 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