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Bremer, IA

Bremer, IA.

Population: 12,673 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bremer, IA is $283,732 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,950 after a median 38 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,732

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$283,732
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+44.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$286,749
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
$319,950
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+50.6%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Greenview Alternative School, Margaretta Carey Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School, Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School, West Cedar 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waterloo Coal Gasification Plant (19.7 mi — proposed for listing)
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
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 in
Annual snowfall
41.9 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,952
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,896

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Waverly Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,194
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,817
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

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

How it compares

BremerState medianUS median
Median home value$283,732$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$319,950$220,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,194$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 Bremer, IA?
$283,732.
What is the median sale price in Bremer, IA?
$319,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Bremer, IA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Bremer, 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 Bremer, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Bremer, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Bremer, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bremer, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bremer, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bremer, IA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bremer, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bremer, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bremer, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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