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Pella, IA

Pella, IA.

Population: 14,416 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pella, IA is $362,873 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,900 after a median 352 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,135/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$362,873

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

352

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,873
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+79.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$363,827
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
$279,900
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+19.4%
Median days on market
352 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
10
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,135/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Jefferson Intermediate, Lincoln Elementary School, Pella High School, Pella Middle School, Madison 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, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Midwest Manufacturing/North Farm (22.5 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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.5 in
Annual snowfall
21.7 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,484
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,335

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Pella Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
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)
+100 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
34.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,748
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,522
Average weekly wage
$1,278
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

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

How it compares

PellaState medianUS median
Median home value$362,873$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$279,900$220,000$325,000
Median days on market352 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,135/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,748$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 Pella, IA?
$362,873.
What is the median sale price in Pella, IA?
$279,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Pella, IA?
Median days on market: 352 days.
What is typical rent in Pella, IA?
Typical rent: $1,135/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pella, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
Is Pella, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Pella, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pella, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pella, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pella, IA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pella, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pella, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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