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Holy Cross, IA

Holy Cross, IA.

Population: 1,148 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$339,491
1-year appreciation
+12.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+43.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$340,365
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$181,500
Median list price
$130,000
Median days on market
36 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Anderson Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-166 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$2,634
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
56.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,875
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
148

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