The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50525 sells for about $128,800, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $762 a month.
ZIP 50525 — Clarion
The housing market in 50525 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle, though limited sales volume reflects the tight supply of available homes.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a strong sense of community and low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50525, Wright County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Clarion are generally low and stable, consistently ranking below the national average for similar-sized rural communities.
The area is served by the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District, which maintains a satisfactory rating for its academic programs and student-to-teacher ratios.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Boone River, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by the agricultural sector and local manufacturing, with steady infrastructure maintenance and limited new large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Fort Dodge or Mason City via US-69 and IA-3.
Local amenities include the Clarion Public Library, various community parks, and proximity to the Boone River for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes or small multi-family properties.
The economy is heavily anchored by agriculture, food processing, and local manufacturing, providing a stable but slow-growth employment base.
Public transit is limited; the area relies on regional highway connectivity for freight and personal vehicle travel.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
Wright County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to Wright County taxes, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows CSD levies, and local utility district fees.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 50525 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Heartland Museum4.83 mi
- Heartland Museum4.83 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central hub for local educational and community events.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.