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Market MapIowaDelaware

Delaware County

IowaPopulation: 17,523
67
/100
Buy
#222 of 1,000 counties
#67 in Iowa (99 counties)

Market Snapshot

$225,426
Median Home Price
18% below national median
$13,491/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.98%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
67/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
85/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.0x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
17,523
Median Income
$75,896
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.0x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Des MoinesIA
69$142,809$8146.84%BuyView
JohnsonIA
68$297,138$1,7567.09%BuyView
CurrentDelawareIA
67$225,426Est. pending—Buy
PottawattamieIA
67$232,170$1,2906.67%BuyView
ClintonIA
67$168,815$8195.82%BuyView
ClaytonIA
67$276,038Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyDelaware offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Delaware County in Iowa scores 67/100, ranking #222 of 1,000 US counties (top 22%).

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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