Median home value in zip code 50143 (Leighton, IA) is $276,154, up 4.3% year over year. Part of the Oskaloosa, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$276,154

YoY Change

+4.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$55,231 on $276,154

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Stretch30.5% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,908

P/I30.5%

Afford$253K

Gap-$23K

P&I $1,396Tax $361Ins $150

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

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