The median home in Storm Lake, Iowa is valued at $171,201, up 2.2% year over year. Storm Lake is part of the Storm Lake, IA metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$171,201

+2.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$34,240 on $171,201

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Affordable19.8% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,240

P/I19.8%

Afford$242K

Room+$70K

P&I $866Tax $224Ins $150

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

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