Home prices
West Branch's median home cost is $159,800. Compared to nearby areas it is about $20,920 (11%) lower.It is roughly $57,700 (26%) lower in comparison to the entire nation, and it is approximately $18,000 (12%) higher in comparison to the city of Cedar Rapids.
Rents
In West Branch the median monthly rent is $769. It is about $263 (25%) lower compared to other places in this area.In comparison to the entire country it is approximately $293 (27%) lower, and compared to the city of Cedar Rapids it is is very similar.
Nearby places
West Liberty
West Liberty is approximately 7 miles southeast of West Branch. Real estate prices there are a bit less expensive. The median home price in West Liberty is $125,300, which comes out to $34,500 (27%) lower than West Branch. Its rents are a little more expensive. The median monthly rent in West Liberty is $889, which works out to $120 (13%) higher than West Branch.
Iowa City
Iowa City is about 8 miles west of West Branch. Housing prices there are a little more expensive. The median home in Iowa City is valued at $215,100, which works out to $55,300 (25%) higher than West Branch. Rent there is a little more expensive. In Iowa City the median monthly rent is $967, which comes out to $198 (20%) higher than West Branch.
University Heights
University Heights is roughly 9 miles west from West Branch. The real estate prices there are substantially more expensive. The median home price in University Heights is $295,700, which works out to $135,900 (45%) higher than West Branch. Its rents are substantially more expensive. The median monthly rent in University Heights is $1,500, which works out to $731 (48%) higher than West Branch.
Atalissa
Atalissa is about 10 miles southeast from West Branch. Its real estate prices are substantially less expensive. Atalissa's median home price is $108,900, which comes out to $50,900 (46%) lower than West Branch. Rent there is somewhat more expensive. In Atalissa the median rent is $813 per month, which works out to $44 (5%) higher than West Branch.
Hills
Hills is approximately 11 miles southwest from West Branch. Its real estate prices are similar. The median home in Hills is valued at $158,600, which is very similar to West Branch. Rents there are a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Hills is $990, which comes out to $221 (22%) higher than West Branch.