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Charles City, IA

Charles City, IA.

Population: 9,358 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,965
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+53.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$149,965
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

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, hail, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Folkerts Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$2,013
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,747
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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 →

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