Markets/Iowa/Fairfield

Fairfield, IA Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$183,390

+3.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.8%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.8% year-over-year

Climate Risk

10/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
4.7mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Bottom 43% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.75x

In-migrants avg $48,012 AGI vs out-migrants $63,816

Fairfield Market Summary

Fairfield, IA shows steady growth at 3.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.51x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.86% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score93/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$52,210

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.9%
Base Case+3.8%
Bull Case+5.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Fairfield, IA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (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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