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Traer, IA

Traer, IA.

Population: 2,198 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$178,155
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$181,161
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.8 in
Annual snowfall
25.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Traer Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Median annual property tax
$1,919
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,512
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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