Median home value in zip code 50073 (Elkhart, IA) is $313,552, up 0.5% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$313,552

YoY Change

+0.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$62,710 on $313,552

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Stretch34.3% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,146

P/I34.3%

Afford$256K

Gap-$58K

P&I $1,585Tax $410Ins $150

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

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