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Dexter, IA

Dexter, IA.

Population: 1,221 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dexter, IA is $242,030 — down 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 40 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,030

Median home value

-4.3%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,030
1-year appreciation
-4.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$263,127
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
$450,000
Median list price
$424,500
Median price per sqft
$434
1-year sale-price change
+29.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/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
Dexter Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
39.6 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,672
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,579

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Elf Run Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL
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)
+1,007 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
62.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,383
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
55.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,757
Average weekly wage
$1,474
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
873

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

How it compares

DexterState medianUS median
Median home value$242,030$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,383$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 Dexter, IA?
$242,030.
What is the median sale price in Dexter, IA?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dexter, IA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Dexter, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,200/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dexter, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is Dexter, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Dexter, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dexter, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dexter, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dexter, IA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dexter, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dexter, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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