The median home in Royal, Iowa is valued at $96,978, up 3.2% year over year. Royal is part of the Spencer, IA metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$96,978

+3.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$19,396 on $96,978

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Affordable12.3% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$767

P/I12.3%

Afford$221K

Room+$124K

P&I $490Tax $127Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IA ins. 28% per HUD.

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Other cities in Iowa

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West Okoboji$794K Orleans$629K Wahpeton$550K Shueyville$525K Cumming$508K Panora$474K Honey Creek$441K Ackworth$437K

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