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Cedar falls, IA — ZIP 50613

Population: 43,867 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50613 (Cedar falls, IA) is $269,011 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,000 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,221/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,011

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,011
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+45.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$269,576
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$312,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
174
For-sale inventory
146
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
55

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,221/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$838/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,096/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,832/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Heights Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School, Holmes Junior High School, Lincoln Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waterloo Coal Gasification Plant (8.6 mi — proposed for listing)
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
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.8 in
Annual snowfall
32.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
168
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,272
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,457

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Isley Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-466 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,735
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,492
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
488

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

How it compares

ZIP 50613State medianUS median
Median home value$269,011$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$312,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,221/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,735$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 ZIP 50613?
$269,011.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50613?
$312,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50613?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50613?
Typical rent: $1,221/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50613?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 50613 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50613?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50613?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50613?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50613?
10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 50613 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 50613?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50613?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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