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Market MapIowaSioux

Sioux County

IowaPopulation: 35,815
69
/100
Buy
#129 of 1,000 counties
#60 in Iowa (99 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$305,528
Median Home Price
31% above national median
$18,142/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
69/100
69
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
86/100

Based on 5.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
65/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.0% YoY)

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
35,815
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
MarshallIA
70$185,274$9616.23%BuyView
Des MoinesIA
70$139,905$8307.11%BuyView
CurrentSiouxIA
69$305,528Est. pending—Buy
JohnsonIA
68$297,138$1,7567.09%BuyView
CalhounIA
68$139,624Est. pending—BuyView
DelawareIA
67$225,426Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuySioux offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Sioux County in Iowa scores 69/100, ranking #129 of 1,000 US counties (top 17%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

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

Related markets

Markets like Sioux with stronger cash flow

  • Des Moines County for cash-flow rentals
  • Johnson County for cash-flow rentals
  • Marshall County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Sioux

  • Calhoun County, lower entry price
  • Des Moines County, lower entry price
  • Marshall County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Sioux vs Johnson for rentals
  • Sioux vs Marshall for rentals
  • Sioux vs Des Moines for rentals
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