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University Park, IA

University Park, IA.

Population: 545 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in University Park, IA is $165,468 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,355 after a median 86 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,468

Typical home value

+9.0%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$165,468
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$165,468
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
$184,355
Median price per sqft
$90
1-year sale-price change
-6.9%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
1-year forecast
+4.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$718/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$723/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$946/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,243/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
984
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,398
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,807

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Edgren Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,667
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,531
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
66

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

How it compares

University ParkState medianUS median
Typical home value$165,468$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$184,355$220,000$325,000
Median days on market86 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,667$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 University Park, IA?
$165,468.
What is the median sale price in University Park, IA?
$184,355.
How long do homes take to sell in University Park, IA?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in University Park, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $946/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in University Park, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in University Park, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in University Park, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near University Park, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is University Park, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in University Park, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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