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West Point, IA

West Point, IA.

Population: 1,833 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,098
1-year appreciation
+12.2%
3-year appreciation
+23.4%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$249,098
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-0.4%

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
drought, hail, heatWave, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
36

Amenities

Nearest airport
Winchester Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-102 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$2,476
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,719
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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