Home prices
The median home in Humboldt costs $117,300. This is roughly $46,660 (66%) higher in comparison to its surrounding areas.Compared to the nation as a whole it is approximately $100,200 (46%) lower, and compared to the city of Des Moines it is approximately $15,900 (11%) lower.
Rents
In Humboldt the median monthly rent is $562. In comparison to its surrounding areas it is roughly $57 (9%) lower.In comparison to the United States as a whole it is about $500 (47%) lower, and it is approximately $293 (34%) lower in comparison to the city of Des Moines.
Nearby places
Dakota City
Dakota City is Humboldt's neighbor to the east. Its real estate prices are significantly less expensive. The median home price in Dakota City is $83,400, which works out to $33,900 (40%) lower than Humboldt. Its rents are somewhat more expensive. Dakota City's median rent is $725 a month, which comes out to $163 (22%) higher than Humboldt.
Thor
Thor is about 7 miles east of Humboldt. The real estate prices there are a lot less expensive. The value of the median home in Thor is $69,000, which comes out to $48,300 (70%) lower than Humboldt. Rent there is a little less expensive. In Thor the median rent is $489 a month, which works out to $73 (14%) lower than Humboldt.
Badger
Badger is about 7 miles southeast from Humboldt. The real estate prices there are somewhat less expensive. Badger's median home value is $92,000, which comes out to $25,300 (27%) lower than Humboldt. Rents there are somewhat more expensive. In Badger the median rent is $611 per month, which is $49 (8%) higher than Humboldt.
Gilmore City
Gilmore City is about 9 miles west from Humboldt. Real estate prices there are a lot less expensive. The median home in Gilmore City costs $53,800, which works out to $63,500 (118%) lower than Humboldt. Its rents are similar. Gilmore City's median rent is $580 per month, which comes out to $18 (3%) higher than Humboldt.
Livermore
Livermore is approximately 9 miles north of Humboldt. Its real estate prices are substantially less expensive. The median home in Livermore is valued at $55,000, which works out to $62,300 (113%) lower than Humboldt. The rent there is a little more expensive. Livermore's median monthly rent is $692, which comes out to $130 (18%) higher than Humboldt.