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Alburnett, IA

Alburnett, IA.

Population: 1,269 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Alburnett, IA is $306,978 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 54 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$306,978

Typical home value

+5.9%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$306,978
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+69.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$306,978
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$360,000
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
-17.0%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$734/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$806/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,054/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Alburnett Elementary School, Alburnett Senior High School, Alburnett Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A10
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.6 in
Annual snowfall
27.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,508
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,635

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mc Bride Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, ST LUKES HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-392 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
66.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,991
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
111,917
Average weekly wage
$1,381
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
941

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlburnettState medianUS median
Typical home value$306,978$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$360,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,991$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Alburnett, IA?
$306,978.
What is the median sale price in Alburnett, IA?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alburnett, IA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Alburnett, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,054/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alburnett, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Alburnett, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Alburnett, IA. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A10. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Alburnett, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alburnett, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alburnett, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alburnett, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Alburnett, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alburnett, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alburnett, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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