Median home value in zip code 50436 (Forest City, IA) is $179,232, up 3.6% year over year.

Home Value$179,232

YoY Change

+3.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$35,846 on $179,232

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Affordable20.7% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,291

P/I20.7%

Afford$243K

Room+$64K

P&I $906Tax $234Ins $150

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

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