Special Interest
Housing in Jasper County
The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024
Rent in Jasper County averages $836/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Iowa median of $972 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Jasper County FMR Area are $815 for a studio, $821 for 1‑bedroom, $1,049 for 2‑bedroom, $1,403 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,427 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $213 increase for a 2-bedroom in Jasper County shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Jasper County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Iowa at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
