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Market MapIowaHenry

Henry County

IowaPopulation: 20,436
64
/100
Buy
#231 of 1,000 counties
#75 in Iowa (99 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$179,173
Median Home Price
23% below national median
$10,639/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
64/100
64
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
56/100

Based on 0.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
87/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
20,436
Median Income
$62,365
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.9x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
LinnIA
66$228,475$1,0725.63%BuyView
CurrentHenryIA
64$179,173Est. pending—Buy
LeeIA
64$117,640Est. pending—BuyView
MonroeIA
63$164,272Est. pending—BuyView
ScottIA
63$233,631$1,0605.44%BuyView
JasperIA
63$220,158$8834.81%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyHenry offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Henry County in Iowa scores 64/100, ranking #231 of 1,000 US counties (top 30%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Henry with stronger cash flow

  • Linn County for cash-flow rentals
  • Scott County for cash-flow rentals
  • Jasper County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Henry

  • Lee County, lower entry price
  • Monroe County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Henry vs Lee for rentals
  • Henry vs Monroe for rentals
  • Henry vs Scott for rentals
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