The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50530 sells for about $167,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $523 a month.
ZIP 50530 — Dayton
The Eagle Grove housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth, reflecting its status as a small, rural Iowa community. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with a median home value significantly below national averages. Current conditions show a balanced, slow-moving market with limited turnover.
This area is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living compared to national averages.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 6.1% — 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 2.3%/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 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50533, 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.
The Eagle Grove Community School District serves the area, with local schools generally reflecting the performance metrics of a small, rural Iowa district.
The area is located near the Boone River, which presents localized flood risks; standard Midwestern wind and storm hazards apply.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and regional manufacturing, with steady but modest development momentum typical of rural Wright County.
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.
Residents primarily drive to work, with an average commute time of approximately 22.8 minutes to regional employment hubs.
Local amenities include parks and green spaces near the Boone River, providing basic outdoor recreation and community gathering spots.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with a significant portion of the housing stock consisting of single-family homes.
The economy is primarily driven by the agricultural sector and regional manufacturing, serving as a central hub for Wright County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to regional highway corridors connecting to larger Iowa cities.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale residential growth.
The Wright County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing standard Iowa assessment practices for residential and agricultural land.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Eagle Grove Community School District and Wright County special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including risks associated with severe storms and flooding.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles for Eagle Grove, IA.
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.
- Fort Frenzy4.117.5 mi
- Boone Speedway4.718.3 mi
- Dolliver Memorial State Park4.78.9 mi
- Brushy Creek State Recreation Area4.69.2 mi
- Don Williams Recreation Area4.510 mi
- Bell's Mill Park4.69.7 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.515.8 mi
- The Fort Museum and Frontier Village4.517.3 mi
- Paradox4.716.3 mi
- Dolliver Memorial State Park4.78.9 mi
- Brushy Creek State Recreation Area4.69.2 mi
- Don Williams Recreation Area4.510 mi
- Bell's Mill Park4.69.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local outdoor recreation and scenic areas.
Community-managed green spaces for local recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.