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Albert city, IA

Albert city, IA.

Population: 1,042 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Albert city, IA is $162,777 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,500 after a median 113 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$162,777

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

113

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,777
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+82.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$162,777
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$169,500
Median list price
$146,250
Median price per sqft
$91
Median days on market
113 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.5%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.9 in
Annual snowfall
21.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,452
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,266

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-184 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
73.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,199
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,226
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

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

How it compares

Albert cityState medianUS median
Median home value$162,777$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$169,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market113 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,199$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 median home value in Albert city, IA?
$162,777.
What is the median sale price in Albert city, IA?
$169,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Albert city, IA?
Median days on market: 113 days.
What is typical rent in Albert city, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albert city, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Albert city, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Albert city, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Albert city, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Albert city, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Albert city, IA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Albert city, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Albert city, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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