Market insights · Iowa
Monroe County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Monroe County has 7,406 residents, down 2.5% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 123 households moved in and 163 moved out (-40 net), while a net $1.3M of income left. Median household income is $70,996, the median home $156,300 and median rent $798 a month.
In Iowa: 84th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 87th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 51st of 99 counties for median household income · 56th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Monroe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wapello County, IA | 26 | $1.2M |
| Appanoose County, IA | 23 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Monroe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wapello County, IA | 31 | $1.5M |
| Polk County, IA | 28 | $1.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.