Median home value in zip code 52649 (Salem, IA) is $202,598, up 3.0% year over year. Part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO metropolitan area.

Home Value$202,598

YoY Change

+3.0%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$40,520 on $202,598

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Affordable23% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,440

P/I23%

Afford$246K

Room+$44K

P&I $1,024Tax $265Ins $150

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

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52649 is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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