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Eldridge, IA

Eldridge, IA.

Population: 9,594 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Eldridge, IA is $362,420 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $343,678 after a median 109 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$362,420

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

109

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,420
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$362,420
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
$343,678
Median list price
$303,370
Median price per sqft
$233
1-year sale-price change
-47.4%
Median days on market
109 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
18

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Edward White Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School, North Scott Junior High School, North Scott High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (15.9 mi)
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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.7 in
Annual snowfall
32.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
142
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
219

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,623
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,860

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND, GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 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)
-193 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,543
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,225
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
310

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

How it compares

EldridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$362,420$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$343,678$220,000$325,000
Median days on market109 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,543$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 Eldridge, IA?
$362,420.
What is the median sale price in Eldridge, IA?
$343,678.
How long do homes take to sell in Eldridge, IA?
Median days on market: 109 days.
What is typical rent in Eldridge, 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 Eldridge, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Eldridge, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Eldridge, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Eldridge, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Eldridge, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Eldridge, IA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Eldridge, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Eldridge, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Eldridge, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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