Most Affordable Cities in Iowa
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Iowa based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Jolley leads the ranking with a value of $21,700 and a population of 20.
The top three cities are Jolley ($21,700), Ellston ($21,800), and Conway ($22,800). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Iowa.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jolley | $21,700 | 20 |
| #2 | Ellston | $21,800 | 33 |
| #3 | Conway | $22,800 | 30 |
| #4 | Havelock | $23,800 | 175 |
| #5 | Thayer | $26,000 | 50 |
| #6 | Ayrshire | $26,400 | 154 |
| #7 | Ledyard | $31,700 | 114 |
| #8 | Truesdale | $32,500 | 146 |
| #9 | Lucas | $34,200 | 137 |
| #10 | Rake | $34,200 | 199 |
| #11 | Palmer | $36,500 | 114 |
| #12 | Little Sioux | $37,100 | 122 |
| #13 | Lu Verne | $38,100 | 315 |
| #14 | Grand River | $38,400 | 189 |
| #15 | Delta | $39,400 | 332 |
| #16 | Galt | $41,700 | 42 |
| #17 | Marathon | $41,700 | 199 |
| #18 | Lakota | $42,300 | 249 |
| #19 | Cincinnati | $42,500 | 201 |
| #20 | Chelsea | $43,100 | 342 |
| #21 | Ringsted | $43,900 | 361 |
| #22 | Bradgate | $44,200 | 121 |
| #23 | Riverton | $44,600 | 174 |
| #24 | Dana | $45,000 | 24 |
| #25 | Shannon City | $45,000 | 113 |
| #26 | Davis City | $45,500 | 170 |
| #27 | Rinard | $45,600 | 65 |
| #28 | Rolfe | $46,000 | 618 |
| #29 | Varina | $46,000 | 31 |
| #30 | Nodaway | $46,300 | 65 |
| #31 | Lohrville | $46,700 | 347 |
| #32 | Curlew | $47,000 | 43 |
| #33 | Yetter | $47,000 | 17 |
| #34 | Williamson | $47,500 | 228 |
| #35 | Hillsboro | $47,800 | 159 |
| #36 | Numa | $47,900 | 45 |
| #37 | What Cheer | $47,900 | 634 |
| #38 | Dougherty | $48,000 | 94 |
| #39 | Garden Grove | $48,600 | 178 |
| #40 | Gravity | $48,600 | 171 |
| #41 | Quimby | $48,800 | 304 |
| #42 | Swea City | $48,800 | 612 |
| #43 | Floris | $48,900 | 121 |
| #44 | Baldwin | $49,000 | 161 |
| #45 | Whitten | $49,000 | 125 |
| #46 | Imogene | $49,200 | 50 |
| #47 | St. Anthony | $50,000 | 93 |
| #48 | Washta | $50,500 | 171 |
| #49 | Oto | $50,600 | 66 |
| #50 | Rutland | $50,800 | 130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Iowa?
Jolley ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Iowa with a value of $21,700 and a population of 20.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Iowa?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Iowa. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Iowa compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Iowa's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.