Markets/Iowa/Clinton

Clinton, IA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Clinton, Iowa. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$182,192

+6.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+6.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.7mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Bottom 44% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.97x

In-migrants avg $49,813 AGI vs out-migrants $51,486

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Clinton are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Clinton Market Summary

Clinton, IA is experiencing strong growth with 6.3% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.68% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$65,177

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.1%
Base Case+6.1%
Bull Case+9.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Clinton, IA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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